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
Free Democratic Party
49.7% of votes · +2 seats
84
seats
Catholic People's Party
20.8% of votes · +2 seats
32
seats
Liberal Centre
14.0% of votes · +3 seats
20
seats
Democratic Group
4.9% of votes · 0 seats
7
seats
Social Democratic Party
9.6% of votes · +3 seats
4
seats