Swiss federal election, 1878

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The 48 electoral districts

Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 27 October 1878. 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 Schaffhausen (where voting was compulsory) at 95.1% and lowest in Schwyz at 26.7%.

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Radical Left 34.8 57 –6
Catholic Right 26.3 37 +4
Liberal Centre 23.2 26 +6
Democratic Group 9.4 10 –5
Evangelical Right 5.1 5 +3
Socialists 0.2 0 0
Independents 1.0 0 0
Total 360,542 100 135 0
Registered voters/turnout 634,080 56.9
Source: BFS (seats)

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