1887 Swiss Federal Election
1887 · 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
73 of 145 seats
Turnout
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The result
Radical Left
40.2% of votes · +1 seats
73
seats
Catholic Right
28.3% of votes · +2 seats
35
seats
Liberal Centre
15.9% of votes · +1 seats
19
seats
Democratic Group
9.4% of votes · +1 seats
14
seats
Evangelical Right
3.4% of votes · +3 seats
4
seats