1983 Swiss Federal Election

23 October 1983 · The magic formula · 200 seats, 24 for a majority

Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 23 October 1983. The Free Democratic Party emerged as the largest party in the National Council, winning 54 of the 200 seats.

Federal Council before

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Federal Council (continued)

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Largest force

Free Democratic Party

54 of 200 seats

Turnout

48.9%

The result

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Free Democratic Party

23.3% of votes · +3 seats

seats

Social Democratic Party

22.8% of votes · +4 seats

seats

Christian Democratic People's Party

20.2% of votes · +2 seats

seats

Swiss People's Party

11.1% of votes · 0 seats

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Alliance of Independents

4.0% of votes · 0 seats

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Liberal Party

2.8% of votes · 0 seats

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National Action

2.9% of votes · +2 seats

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Swiss Progressive Organisations

2.2% of votes · +1 seats

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Free Democratic Party	—	54	+3	457,283	23.3%	—
Social Democratic Party	—	47	+4	447,634	22.8%	—
Christian Democratic People's Party	—	42	+2	396,281	20.2%	—
Swiss People's Party	—	23	0	217,166	11.1%	—
Alliance of Independents	—	8	0	78,292	4.0%	—
Liberal Party	—	8	0	55,326	2.8%	—
National Action	—	4	+2	57,592	2.9%	—
Swiss Progressive Organisations	—	3	+1	43,694	2.2%	—

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