March 4, 2025|
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|9 months agoZurich's First Female Mayor Announces 2026 Departure
Corine Mauch, Zurich's pioneering mayor since 2009, will not seek re-election, ending historic tenure as city's first woman and openly gay leader.
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- Corine Mauch is Zurich's first female and openly gay mayor
- Mauch has served as mayor since 2009 and won re-election four times
- She will not seek re-election in March 2026
- Born in Iowa City, USA, and will turn 65 in May
By The Numbers
17 years
Length of mayoral service by 2026
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Number of successful re-elections
They Said
"My work as mayor gives me great pleasure. I'm still highly motivated and I want to do my utmost for the people of Zurich right up to the last day"
"Zurich today is a strong, prosperous and united city. We must keep it that way."
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Historic Announcement
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Breaking Barriers: A Pioneer in Swiss Politics
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Achievements and Impact
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