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
| Share of the National Council | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radical Left | — | 79 | — | — | 58.0% | — | |
| Liberal Centre | — | 11 | — | — | 16.9% | — | |
| Catholic Right | — | 10 | — | — | 11.6% | — | |
| Democratic Left | — | 6 | — | — | 4.3% | — | |
| Evangelical Right | — | 5 | — | — | 8.6% | — |