Federal Council — general renewal

Switzerland elections · 1857 · held

The Federal Assembly selected the seven-member collective executive after the National Council renewal.

Indirect election — selection through an electoral body rather than a direct national popular vote. The record notes explain the selection process.

Results: not-entered · partial coverage · No verified national result table entered

The Federal Council is Switzerland’s seven-member government and collective head of state. The United Federal Assembly elects each seat separately; this is not a nationwide popular presidential ballot. General renewals follow the National Council renewal. Historic polling days, all candidates and individual ballot counts are not inferred where unverified.