November 4, 2026

Executive Council of the Canton of AargauGovernment

Switzerland · founded 1803

What it is

The Executive Council of the Canton of Aargau (Regierungsrat) is the collegial executive government and supreme governing authority of the Swiss canton of Aargau. Composed of five members elected by popular vote, it directs cantonal administration, implements legislation, and enforces public policy. The council was originally established in 1803 under Napoleon's Act of Mediation as the Kleiner Rat, before officially adopting the name Regierungsrat in 1852.

People

Maja Riniker
Newly elected Member of the Executive Council of the Canton of Aargau
Stephan Attiger
Outgoing Member of the Executive Council of the Canton of Aargau
Loredana Nigro
Candidate for the Executive Council of the Canton of Aargau
Theres Schöni
Candidate for the Executive Council of the Canton of Aargau
Stephan Zurfluh
Candidate for the Executive Council of the Canton of Aargau

Events (1)

2026-10-18 ElectionMaja Riniker Elected to Executive Council of the Canton of Aargau