Granges Mayor Removed by Federal Tribunal Over Procedural Flaws; Ex-Mayor to Run Again

Susanne Sahli, who narrowly won the mayoral election in Granges by just 25 votes last September, has been officially removed from office following a ruling by the Federal Tribunal. The court cited procedural irregularities as the basis for its decision, which means her deputy, Patrick Crausaz, will now take over the mayoral responsibilities.

The initial election saw Sahli, representing the Liberal Party (PLR), secure victory over her Green Liberal opponent, Patrick Crausaz. Her win, confirmed by the Solothurner Zeitung newspaper the day after the election, was described as a clear outcome, with Sahli herself expressing happiness that a long and intense electoral campaign had concluded successfully.

However, the outcome was challenged by political activist Elias Vogt, who filed a complaint with the Administrative Tribunal on October 7, 2025. The subsequent ruling by the judges at Mon-Repos led to Sahli's disqualification and the transfer of her duties to Crausaz.

Despite this setback, Sahli announced on Monday that she intends to run for the mayoral position again. This decision sets the stage for a renewed electoral contest in Granges, following the unexpected turn of events that overturned the initial election result.