Swiss federal election, 1893

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The 52 electoral districts

Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 29 October 1893. The Radical Left narrowly retained its majority in the National Council.[1]

Electoral system[edit]

The 147 members of the National Council were elected in 52 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 91.5% and lowest in Zug at 17.5%.

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Radical Left 41.8 74 0
Catholic Right 20.0 29 –6
Liberal Centre 16.8 27 +7
Democratic Group 10.3 16 +1
Social Democratic Party 5.9 1 0
Evangelical Right 4.0 0 –2
Independents 1.2 0 0
Total 391,610 100 147 0
Registered voters/turnout 670,948 58.4
Source: BFS (seats)

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