Federal Council — general renewal
Switzerland elections · 1866 · 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.