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1899 Federal Election

When
26 October 1899
Where
Switzerland
Part of
Swiss federal election for the National Council (October 1899)

Swiss voters elected the 147-member National Council on 26 October 1899, with the Free Democratic Party retaining its majority.

The election took place in 52 single- and multi-member constituencies using a three-round system. The Free Democratic Party maintained its majority in the National Council, the house representing the people within the Federal Assembly.

Sources

  1. 1899 Swiss federal election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09

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