1878 Swiss Federal Election

1878 · 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

57 of 135 seats

Turnout

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The result

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Radical Left

34.8% of votes · +6 seats

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Catholic Right

26.3% of votes · +4 seats

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Liberal Centre

23.2% of votes · +6 seats

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Democratic Group

9.4% of votes · +5 seats

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Evangelical Right

5.1% of votes · +3 seats

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Radical Left	—	57	+6	—	34.8%	—
Catholic Right	—	37	+4	—	26.3%	—
Liberal Centre	—	26	+6	—	23.2%	—
Democratic Group	—	10	+5	—	9.4%	—
Evangelical Right	—	5	+3	—	5.1%	—