1817 Norwegian parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1817.[1] As political parties were not officially established until 1884,[2] all those elected were independents.[3]
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August 1817â26 February 1818
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All 78 seats in the Storting 40 seats needed for a majority | |||
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| Registered | 60,488 | ||
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Results
Of the 78 seats, 42 were won by civil servants, 18 by farmers, sheriffs, church singers and teachers and 18 by people with other professions.[4] Seven elected members were affiliated with the Haugean movement.[5]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
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| Independents | 78 | |||
| Total | 78 | |||
| Registered voters/turnout | 60,488 | â | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver, NSSDS[3] | ||||
