List of physically disabled politicians

The following is a list of politicians who hold or held office while having a significant physical disability.

Afghanistan

Argentina

Australia

Federal
State

Brazil

Cambodia

Canada

Czech Republic

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Estonia

Fiji

France

Germany

Hungary

Indonesia

Israel

Jamaica

Kingdom of Jerusalem

Malaysia

Mexico

New Zealand

Norway

Poland

Republic of Venice

Russia

San Marino

Solomon Islands

Soviet Union

Sri Lanka

Ukraine

United Kingdom

United States

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