Swiss federal election, 1887

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The 49 electoral districts

Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 30 October 1887. The Radical Left narrowly 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 95.5% and lowest in Zug at 18.5%.

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Radical Left 40.2 73 –1
Catholic Right 28.3 35 –2
Liberal Centre 15.9 19 +1
Democratic Group 9.4 14 –1
Evangelical Right 3.4 4 +3
Socialists 1.3 0 0
Independents 1.5 0 0
Total 359,317 100 145 0
Registered voters/turnout 649,229 55.3
Source: BFS (seats)

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