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
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Federal Council (continued)
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Largest force
Free Democratic Party
84 of 147 seats
Turnout
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The result
| Share of the National Council | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Democratic Party | — | 84 | +2 | 183,216 | 49.7% | — | |
| Catholic People's Party | — | 32 | +2 | 76,845 | 20.8% | — | |
| Liberal Centre | — | 20 | +3 | 51,764 | 14.0% | — | |
| Democratic Group | — | 7 | 0 | 18,003 | 4.9% | — | |
| Social Democratic Party | — | 4 | +3 | 35,488 | 9.6% | — |