1848 Swiss Federal Election
The founding election1848 · The Radical republic · 111 seats
The 111 members of the National Council were elected from 52 single- and multi-member constituencies. In six cantons (Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Glarus, Nidwalden, Obwalden and Uri), National Council members were elected by the Landsgemeinde.
Federal Council before
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Federal Council (continued)
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Largest force
Radical Left
79 of 111 seats
Turnout
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The result
Radical Left
58.0% of votes
79
seats
Liberal Centre
16.9% of votes
11
seats
Catholic Right
11.6% of votes
10
seats
Democratic Left
4.3% of votes
6
seats
Evangelical Right
8.6% of votes
5
seats