1917 Swiss Federal Election
28 October 1917 · The Radical republic · 188 seats
Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 28 October 1917. The Free Democratic Party retained its majority in the National Council.
Federal Council before
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Federal Council (continued)
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Largest force
Free Democratic Party
103 of 188 seats
Turnout
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The result
Free Democratic Party
40.8% of votes · +9 seats
103
seats
Conservative People's Party
16.5% of votes · +5 seats
42
seats
Social Democratic Party
30.8% of votes · +2 seats
20
seats
Liberal Democratic Party
4.9% of votes · +4 seats
12
seats
Democratic Group
3.3% of votes · +3 seats
7
seats
Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents
3.8% of votes · +3 seats
4
seats