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
| Share of the National Council | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Democratic Party | — | 86 | +12 | 181,028 | 48.7% | — | |
| Catholic People's Party | — | 30 | +1 | 85,484 | 23.0% | — | |
| Liberal Centre | — | 23 | +4 | 54,012 | 14.5% | — | |
| Democratic Group | — | 7 | +9 | 19,946 | 5.4% | — | |
| Social Democratic Party | — | 1 | 0 | 25,304 | 6.8% | — |