So far there is no competition for the FDP politician. If this remains the case, Hans Wicki will be confirmed in a silent election.
The previous Nidwaldner FDP Council of States Hans Wicki is firmly in the saddle. So far, no opposing candidacy has emerged that could challenge him for the seat. Even silent elections are possible, as was the case four years ago.
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Hans Wicki has represented the canton of Nidwalden in the Council of States since 2015.
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In autumn 2018 he ran for the Federal Council. Together with Karin Keller-Suter, he wanted to inherit the vacant seat from Johann Schneider-Ammann.
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The Council of States also serves as the President of the Board of Directors of Titlis Bergbahnen. Here he poses with star architect Pierre de Meuron.
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Before taking office as a member of the Council of States, Hans Wicki was a member of the government of the canton of Nidwalden for six years. As construction director, he opened the new double track of the central railway in November 2012.
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And even if a candidate comes up before the entry deadline on September 4th, Hans Wicki can still look forward to the elections with ease. The former government councilor enjoys great support in the canton of Nidwalden.
Already a candidate for the Federal Council
At national level, he caused a stir in 2018. At that time he took part in the replacement election for Federal Councilor Johann Schneider-Ammann. In the end, his party colleague Karin Keller-Suter won the race.
Among other things, Hans Wicki is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Titlis Bergbahnen. Otherwise his backpack is filled with many board positions. That has already brought him criticism. In his previous two legislatures as a member of the Council of States, Wicki has attracted attention neither with distinctive speeches nor with pointed advances.
Federal elections in the canton of Nidwalden
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On October 22, 2023, those entitled to vote in Nidwalden will elect their representatives in the National Council and Council of States. Here you will find an overview background and assessments.
10 before 10, 11/26/2018, 9:50 p.m.; oecc/schl;stij
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