Swiss federal election, 1875

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The 48 electoral districts

Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 31 October 1875. The Radical Left remained the largest group in the National Council.[1]

Electoral system[edit]

The 135 members of the National Council were elected in 48 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. Voters could cast as many votes as there were seats in their constituency.[2] There was one seat for every 20,000 citizens, with seats allocated to cantons in proportion to their population.[2]

Results[edit]

Voter turnout was highest in Aargau at 85.6% (higher than the 73.7% who voted in Schaffhausen, where voting was compulsory) and lowest in Zug at 31.4%.

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Radical Left 38.2 63 +3
Catholic Right 25.7 33 +3
Liberal Centre 17.9 22 –5
Democratic Group 11.7 15 0
Evangelical Right 4.8 2 –1
Socialists 0.1 0 New
Independents 1.6 0 0
Total 375,666 100 135 0
Registered voters/turnout 635,745 59.1
Source: BFS (seats)

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