National Councilor Benjamin Roduit will not run for federal elections in 2027

Benjamin Roduit, a national councilor, has announced he will not seek re-election in the 2027 federal elections, signaling an end to his political career. Roduit, a centrist politician from Valais, has been a member of the Federal Council in Bern since 2018. He expressed a desire to "definitively turn the page" on politics.

"At the end of next year, I will be 65 years old and have nearly ten years in the Federal Parliament. We must give other personalities a chance," Roduit stated in an interview with Le Nouvelliste. He further clarified that he would not pursue any other political mandates, including a potential candidacy for the Valais State Council.

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At the end of next year, I will be 65 years old and have nearly ten years in the Federal Parliament. We must give other personalities a chance.

Roduit explained that discussions with his party over the summer explored various strategic options, but his decision to step down is a personal one. He emphasized that the choice was made in consultation with his loved ones and with the support of his local party section. Roduit first entered the National Council in 2018 as a replacement following the resignation of Yannick Buttet, and he was subsequently re-elected in 2019 and 2023.

Prior to his federal role, Roduit served as the vice-president of the PDC of Valais romand and was the mayor of his commune, Saillon, from 1997 to 2003. His departure adds to a trend of elected officials leaving the Bern government mid-term, a phenomenon previously explored in Le Temps.

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turn definitively the page