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
| Share of the National Council | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radical Left | — | 73 | +1 | — | 40.2% | — | |
| Catholic Right | — | 35 | +2 | — | 28.3% | — | |
| Liberal Centre | — | 19 | +1 | — | 15.9% | — | |
| Democratic Group | — | 14 | +1 | — | 9.4% | — | |
| Evangelical Right | — | 4 | +3 | — | 3.4% | — |