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
| Share of the National Council | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radical Left | — | 60 | +4 | — | 35.2% | — | |
| Liberal Centre | — | 30 | +7 | — | 25.6% | — | |
| Catholic Right | — | 27 | +4 | — | 21.1% | — | |
| Democratic Left | — | 15 | 0 | — | 12.5% | — | |
| Evangelical Right | — | 3 | 0 | — | 4.1% | — |