1872 Swiss Federal Election
1872 · The Radical republic · 135 seats
The 135 members of the National Council were elected in 48 single- and multi-member constituencies using a three-round system. Candidates had to receive a majority in the first or second round to be elected; if it went to a third round, only a plurality was required.
Federal Council before
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Federal Council (continued)
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Largest force
Radical Left
60 of 135 seats
Turnout
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The result
Radical Left
35.2% of votes · +4 seats
60
seats
Liberal Centre
25.6% of votes · +7 seats
30
seats
Catholic Right
21.1% of votes · +4 seats
27
seats
Democratic Left
12.5% of votes · 0 seats
15
seats
Evangelical Right
4.1% of votes · 0 seats
3
seats