1881 Swiss Federal Election
1881 · The Radical republic · 145 seats
The 145 members of the National Council were elected in 49 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
75 of 145 seats
Turnout
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The result
| Share of the National Council | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radical Left | — | 75 | +18 | — | 39.8% | — | |
| Catholic Right | — | 35 | +2 | — | 24.6% | — | |
| Liberal Centre | — | 22 | +4 | — | 20.4% | — | |
| Democratic Group | — | 10 | 0 | — | 7.7% | — | |
| Evangelical Right | — | 3 | +2 | — | 6.1% | — |