Swiss federal election, 1919
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Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 26 October 1919.[1] The Free Democratic Party emerged as the largest party in the National Council, winning 60 of the 189 seats.[2]
Results[edit]
National Council[edit]
| Party |
Votes |
% |
Seats |
+/– |
| Free Democratic Party |
215,566 |
28.8 |
60 |
–43 |
| Social Democratic Party |
175,292 |
23.5 |
41 |
+21 |
| Swiss Conservative People's Party |
156,702 |
21.0 |
41 |
–1 |
| Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents |
114,537 |
15.3 |
30 |
+26 |
| Liberal Democratic Party |
28,497 |
3.8 |
9 |
–3 |
| Grütli Union |
20,559 |
2.8 |
2 |
New |
| Democratic Group |
14,677 |
2.0 |
4 |
–3 |
| Evangelical People's Party |
6,031 |
0.8 |
1 |
+1 |
| Young Radicals |
15,342 |
2.1 |
1 |
+1 |
| Other parties |
0 |
– |
| Invalid/blank votes |
13,397 |
– |
– |
– |
| Total |
760,600 |
100 |
189 |
0 |
| Registered voters/turnout |
946,271 |
80.4 |
– |
– |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Council of States[edit]
In several cantons the members of the Council of States were chosen by the cantonal parliaments.[3]
References[edit]