Swiss canton votes by centuries-old show of hands
Each late April, the tiny Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden elects local leaders and magistrates by a centuries-old public show of hands in the town square.
Every late April, the tiny Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden votes for local leaders and magistrates in the town square using a show-of-hands method. The practice dates back to the 15th century and remains the canton’s traditional way of deciding local offices.