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1893 Swiss Federal Election

1893 · The Radical republic · 147 seats

The 147 members of the National Council were elected in 52 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

Federal Council (continued)

Largest force

Radical Left

74 of 147 seats

Turnout

The result

Share of the National Council
Radical Left740
41.8%
Catholic Right29+6
20.0%
Liberal Centre27+7
16.8%
Democratic Group16+1
10.3%
Social Democratic Party10
5.9%