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1899 Swiss federal election

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1899 Swiss federal election
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Federal elections were held in Switzerland on 26 October 1899. The Free Democratic Party retained its majority in the National Council.[1]

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The 52 electoral districts

Electoral system

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]

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Results

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Voter turnout was highest in Schaffhausen (where voting was compulsory) at 86.4% and lowest in Obwalden at 21.3%.

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