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1899 Swiss Federal Election

1899 · 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

Free Democratic Party

84 of 147 seats

Turnout

The result

Share of the National Council
Free Democratic Party84+2
183,21649.7%
Catholic People's Party32+2
76,84520.8%
Liberal Centre20+3
51,76414.0%
Democratic Group70
18,0034.9%
Social Democratic Party4+3
35,4889.6%