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
Radical Left
39.8% of votes · +18 seats
75
seats
Catholic Right
24.6% of votes · +2 seats
35
seats
Liberal Centre
20.4% of votes · +4 seats
22
seats
Democratic Group
7.7% of votes · 0 seats
10
seats
Evangelical Right
6.1% of votes · +2 seats
3
seats