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1905 Swiss Federal Election

1905 · The Radical republic · 167 seats

The 167 members of the National Council were elected in 49 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

104 of 167 seats

Turnout

The result

Share of the National Council
Free Democratic Party104+4
202,60549.3%
Catholic People's Party350
92,60022.5%
Liberal Centre19+1
27,6436.7%
Democratic Group6+2
18,0284.4%
Social Democratic Party2+5
60,30814.7%
Bern People's Party10
10,2352.5%