1896 Swiss Federal Election
1896 · 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
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Federal Council (continued)
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Largest force
Free Democratic Party
86 of 147 seats
Turnout
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The result
Free Democratic Party
48.7% of votes · +12 seats
86
seats
Catholic People's Party
23.0% of votes · +1 seats
30
seats
Liberal Centre
14.5% of votes · +4 seats
23
seats
Democratic Group
5.4% of votes · +9 seats
7
seats
Social Democratic Party
6.8% of votes · 0 seats
1
seats