The present disclosure comprises an electrical switch, in particular a medium voltage switch, comprising: an insulating housing, a mechanically operable switching device arranged in the housing, a switch rod which extends at least partially through a cavity within the housing for operating the switching device, a drive for actuating the switch rod, and a spring system. The spring system comprises a first spring and a second spring that are nested inside each other, with the first spring and the second spring exerting a force on the drive in opposite directions.