1884 Swiss Federal Election

1884 · 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

74 of 145 seats

Turnout

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The result

Radical Left
42.0% of votes · +1 seats
74
seats
Catholic Right
25.7% of votes · +2 seats
37
seats
Liberal Centre
16.8% of votes · +4 seats
18
seats
Democratic Group
8.2% of votes · +5 seats
15
seats
Evangelical Right
6.2% of votes · +2 seats
1
seats