Swiss federal election, 1884

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The 49 electoral districts

Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 26 October 1884. The Radical Left retained its majority in the National Council.[1]

Electoral system[edit]

The 145 members of the National Council were elected in 49 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 95.9% and lowest in Neuchâtel at 25.1%.

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Radical Left 42.0 74 –1
Catholic Right 25.7 37 +2
Liberal Centre 16.8 18 –4
Democratic Group 8.2 15 +5
Evangelical Right 6.2 1 –2
Socialists 0.2 0 New
Independents 0.9 0 0
Total 404,028 100 145 0
Registered voters/turnout 640,262 63.1
Source: BFS (seats)

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