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Heiden
Heiden votes slightly more right than Switzerland and more conservative than Switzerland (popular votes 2022–2026). Since 1981, Heiden has clearly moved: 1.1 pts per 10 years toward liberal.
Left ↔ Right · 2022–2026
Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: −6.0 · trend since 1981: no clear trend
Per 5-year period. Solid: Heiden; dashed: Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Line “CH” = Swiss result.
Liberal ↔ Conservative · 2022–2026
Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: −7.5 · trend since 1981: +1.1 pts per 10 years (clear)
Per 5-year period. Solid: Heiden; dashed: Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Line “CH” = Swiss result.
ⓘ How these scores are calculated
National Council election 2023
Party share in Heiden; the thin line shows Switzerland. Right: change since 2019.
Parties since 1971
Party share in every National Council election (every 4 years). How the election figures are made
Clear trends (p < 0.05): SP −7.2 pts per 10 years.
Where Heiden differed most from Switzerland
Popular votes of the last 10 years with the biggest difference to the Swiss yes share.
| Date | Vote | Heiden | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.9.2025 | Cantonal taxation of second properties | 72.2% yes | 57.7% yes |
| 9.2.2020 | Ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation | 50.5% yes | 63.1% yes |
| 24.11.2024 | Uniform financing of outpatient and inpatient services | 64.6% yes | 53.3% yes |
| 28.11.2021 | Amendment to the COVID-19 Act (2nd revision) | 51.9% yes | 62.0% yes |
| 27.9.2020 | Paternity leave | 50.6% yes | 60.3% yes |
Municipalities that vote alike
Subingen (SO) Arbon (TG) Romanshorn (TG) Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh (BE) Ueberstorf (FR) Churwalden (GR)