Who is Priska Seiler Graf and why does she matter now?

Priska Seiler Graf is a National Councillor from the SP. She has confirmed a bid to join Zurich’s cantonal government after jacqueline fehr stepped down. Her national profile could help the party present a unified ticket, signal continuity to voters, and shape priorities on budgets, security, and administrative services important to investors.

What are the key dates in the SP Zurich selection?

Candidates can file until 30 April. SP Zurich delegates will nominate a two-person ticket on 4 July for the 2027 elections. These steps define the public campaign and provide early signals on policy continuity following jacqueline fehr, which matters for planning, permitting expectations, and fiscal outlooks in the canton.

Why does this succession matter for investors in Zurich?

The cantonal executive sets budgets, policing priorities, and many permits that affect operations. The successor to Jacqueline Fehr can influence service delivery and regulatory predictability. Clear signals and a unified SP ticket suggest stable execution. Mixed signals or internal splits could widen timelines and planning buffers for projects through the 2027 cycle.

How does Ernst Stocker’s exit interact with this race?

Finance Chief Ernst Stocker is not seeking re-election. That opens a second leadership question alongside the succession to jacqueline fehr. Together, these moves will shape fiscal priorities, spending discipline, and coordination across departments, all important to how predictable and business-friendly Zurich feels entering the 2027 election period.

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Zurich Politics January 7: SP Backs Seiler Graf in Fehr Succession

ByDanny Kontos January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Zurich’s SP is moving to fill the seat left by jacqueline fehr. National Councillor Priska Seiler Graf confirmed her bid, while Winterthur executive Nicolas Galladé is weighing options amid his local race. Candidates can file until 30 April, with SP delegates selecting a two-person ticket on 4 July. For investors in Switzerland’s financial hub, who leads after Jacqueline Fehr matters. Leadership can influence budgets, security policy, and the business climate as the Zurich government 2027 cycle comes into view.