Which municipality in Vaud votes against Switzerland most often?

Lausanne: on 34.3% of federal ballot proposals (2015–2026) its majority landed on the opposite side of the national result — the highest in Vaud (municipalities of 1,000+ residents).

Aren't these just small villages with random results?

No. That is why only municipalities of at least 1,000 residents are counted, and the leaders diverge not narrowly but sharply — on average about 20 percentage points from the 50% line, and systematically in the same direction (they reject what Switzerland accepts). That is a real political pattern, not the statistical noise of a few ballots.

Ranking · Data 2015–2026 · Source: BFS

Municipalities in Vaud that most often vote against the Swiss result

National ranking →Aligned with Switzerland →

Lausanne is the municipality in Vaud that most often ends up on the opposite side of the national result: on 34.3% of federal ballot proposals (2015–2026) its own majority differed from Switzerland. Next are Vevey (30.4%) and Chavannes-près-Renens (24.5%). Only municipalities of at least 1,000 residents are counted. Source: FSO.

Ranking

BFS · 2015–2026

Rank	Municipality	Divergence	Residents
1	Lausanne	34.3%	145'596
2	Vevey	30.4%	20'147
3	Chavannes-près-Renens	24.5%	10'720
4	L'Abbaye	24%	1'604
5	Saint-George	23.5%	1'080
6	Renens	23.5%	21'793
7	Epalinges	22.5%	9'860
8	Prilly	22.5%	13'037
9	Jongny	22.5%	1'918
10	Echichens	21.6%	3'243
11	Etoy	21.6%	3'008
12	Lavigny	21.6%	1'109
13	Bassins	21.6%	1'462
14	Nyon	21.6%	23'768
15	Baulmes	21.6%	1'190
16	Noville	20.6%	1'210
17	Ormont-Dessous	20.6%	1'261
18	Sainte-Croix	20.6%	5'156
19	Pully	20.6%	19'536
20	Bourg-en-Lavaux	20.6%	5'561
21	Denges	20.6%	1'842
22	Rolle	20.6%	6'604
23	Chardonne	20.6%	3'383
24	La Tour-de-Peilz	20.6%	13'046
25	Yverdon-les-Bains	20.6%	30'590
26	La Sarraz	19.8%	2'608
27	Préverenges	19.8%	5'222
28	Veytaux	19.8%	1'009
29	Cossonay	19.6%	4'968
30	Vufflens-la-Ville	19.6%	1'325
31	Crissier	19.6%	11'101
32	Le Mont-sur-Lausanne	19.6%	9'790
33	Lonay	19.6%	2'707
34	Morges	19.6%	17'803
35	Begnins	19.6%	2'049
36	Prangins	19.6%	4'236
37	Le Vaud	19.6%	1'372
38	Le Chenit	19.6%	4'787
39	Le Châtelard	19.6%	27'182
40	Blonay – Saint-Légier	19.6%	12'608
41	Eysins	18.8%	1'808
42	Saint-Cergue	18.8%	3'055
43	Gryon	18.6%	1'535
44	Lavey-Morcles	18.6%	1'024
45	Leysin	18.6%	3'704
46	Morrens	18.6%	1'145
47	Belmont-sur-Lausanne	18.6%	3'890
48	Bussigny	18.6%	12'120
49	Tolochenaz	18.6%	1'926
50	Hautemorges	18.6%	4'422
51	Arzier-Le Muids	18.6%	2'996
52	Corsier-sur-Vevey	18.6%	3'459
53	Aubonne	17.8%	3'887
54	Etagnières	17.8%	1'169
55	Bex	17.6%	8'933
56	Bière	17.6%	1'696
57	Daillens	17.6%	1'113
58	Montilliez	17.6%	1'856
59	Romanel-sur-Lausanne	17.6%	4'320
60	Lutry	17.6%	10'831
61	Echandens	17.6%	3'110
62	Ecublens	17.6%	13'747
63	Crassier	17.6%	1'281
64	Givrins	17.6%	1'094
65	Gland	17.6%	14'007
66	Trélex	17.6%	1'426
67	Vich	17.6%	1'168
68	Corseaux	17.6%	2'323
69	Sullens	16.8%	1'283
70	Ollon	16.7%	8'297
71	Roche	16.7%	2'039
72	Villeneuve	16.7%	6'061
73	Bercher	16.7%	1'354
74	Cugy	16.7%	2'814
75	Essertines-sur-Yverdon	16.7%	1'183
76	Grandson	16.7%	3'390
77	Jouxtens-Mézery	16.7%	1'454
78	Paudex	16.7%	1'480
79	Saint-Prex	16.7%	5'923
80	Yens	16.7%	1'478
81	Montanaire	16.7%	2'857
82	Crans	16.7%	2'479
83	Founex	16.7%	3'764
84	Gingins	16.7%	1'242
85	Mies	16.7%	2'211
86	Gilly	16.7%	1'430
87	Perroy	16.7%	1'572
88	Penthaz	16%	1'911
89	Chéserex	15.8%	1'275
90	L'Isle	15.7%	1'102
91	Bottens	15.7%	1'388
92	Vuarrens	15.7%	1'113
93	Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne	15.7%	4'861
94	Chexbres	15.7%	2'270
95	Saint-Sulpice	15.7%	5'191
96	Lucens	15.7%	4'879
97	Commugny	15.7%	2'960
98	Coppet	15.7%	3'236
99	Duillier	15.7%	1'122
100	Genolier	15.7%	2'062
101	La Rippe	15.7%	1'222
102	Tannay	15.7%	1'732
103	Bavois	15.7%	1'055
104	Chavornay	15.7%	5'375
105	Orbe	15.7%	8'005
106	Corcelles-près-Payerne	15.7%	3'110
107	Mont-sur-Rolle	15.7%	2'757
108	Yvonand	15.7%	3'537
109	Champagne	14.9%	1'087
110	Vallorbe	14.9%	4'413
111	Aigle	14.7%	12'050
112	Ormont-Dessus	14.7%	1'438
113	Gimel	14.7%	2'463
114	Gollion	14.7%	1'093
115	Penthalaz	14.7%	3'197
116	Echallens	14.7%	6'817
117	Froideville	14.7%	2'712
118	Savigny	14.7%	3'600
119	Moudon	14.7%	6'827
120	Borex	14.7%	1'169
121	Chavannes-de-Bogis	14.7%	1'418
122	Ballaigues	14.7%	1'231
123	Oron	14.7%	6'447
124	Valbroye	14.7%	3'409
125	Château-d’Oex	14.7%	3'681
126	Villars-le-Terroir	13.9%	1'334
127	Puidoux	13.9%	3'013
128	Avenches	13.7%	4'945
129	Cudrefin	13.7%	1'915
130	Goumoëns	13.7%	1'250
131	Concise	13.7%	1'035
132	Servion	13.7%	2'234
133	Jorat-Mézières	13.7%	3'210
134	Yvorne	12.7%	1'119
135	Boussens	12.7%	1'016
136	Eclépens	12.7%	1'201
137	Assens	12.7%	1'749
138	Jorat-Menthue	12.7%	1'566
139	Payerne	11.8%	10'938
140	Vully-les-Lacs	10.8%	3'689
141	Forel	9.9%	2'109

Popular votes (sd-t-17-02) 2015–2026 · Federal Statistical Office (FSO), retrieved 28.09.2026

How we measure this

BFS

Share of federal ballot proposals (2015–2026) on which the municipality's own majority landed on the opposite side of the Swiss-wide result (yes vs no). Based on the FSO ballot results across every proposal in the period; only municipalities that took part in at least 50 proposals are ranked. Municipal ties (exactly 50%) count neither for nor against. Only municipalities of at least 1,000 residents appear: in very small municipalities a few votes can flip the majority, so genuine political distinctiveness could not be reliably separated from chance. The top ranks are nonetheless not an artefact — the municipalities involved diverge deeply (around 20 percentage points) and in a consistent direction, not narrowly and at random.

Frequently asked questions

Which municipality in Vaud votes against Switzerland most often?: Lausanne: on 34.3% of federal ballot proposals (2015–2026) its majority landed on the opposite side of the national result — the highest in Vaud (municipalities of 1,000+ residents).
Aren't these just small villages with random results?: No. That is why only municipalities of at least 1,000 residents are counted, and the leaders diverge not narrowly but sharply — on average about 20 percentage points from the 50% line, and systematically in the same direction (they reject what Switzerland accepts). That is a real political pattern, not the statistical noise of a few ballots.