1959 Swiss Federal Election

The magic formula

1959 · The magic formula · 196 seats

Social Democratic Party finished first with 51 of 196 seats on 26.4% of the vote.

Federal Council before

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Federal Council (continued)

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Largest force

Social Democratic Party

51 of 196 seats

Turnout

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The result

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Social Democratic Party

26.4% of votes · +2 seats

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Free Democratic Party

23.7% of votes · +1 seats

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Conservative Christian Social Party

23.3% of votes · 0 seats

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Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents

11.6% of votes · +1 seats

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Alliance of Independents

5.5% of votes · 0 seats

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Liberal Democratic Party

2.3% of votes · 0 seats

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Social-Political Group

2.1% of votes · 0 seats

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Swiss Party of Labour

2.7% of votes · +1 seats

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Social Democratic Party	—	51	+2	259,139	26.4%	—
Free Democratic Party	—	51	+1	232,557	23.7%	—
Conservative Christian Social Party	—	47	0	229,088	23.3%	—
Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents	—	23	+1	113,611	11.6%	—
Alliance of Independents	—	10	0	54,049	5.5%	—
Liberal Democratic Party	—	5	0	22,934	2.3%	—
Social-Political Group	—	4	0	21,170	2.1%	—
Swiss Party of Labour	—	3	+1	26,346	2.7%	—

2 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.