• Total examination of election law needed by French-speaker

General Right to Vote
Constitution:
• Article 42 states: "(1) Every citizen of a Canton is a Swiss citizen. (2) In this capacity, he may take part in all federal elections and votes at his domicile after having duly proved his right to vote."
• Article 74, section (2) states: "Each Swiss man and each Swiss woman who has completed his or her 18th year and who has not been deprived of his or her political rights by the legislation of the Confederation or of the Canton where he or she is resident has the right to participate in such elections and other polls."
• Article 75 states: "Every law Swiss citizen entitled to vote is eligible for membership of the National Council."

Exclusion Based on Mental Disability
Electoral Law:
(source: IPU)
• Disqualification from voting and holding office: insanity, deprivation of civil rights, guardianship