1844 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1844.^[1] As political parties were not officially established until 1884,^[2] all those elected were independents.^[3] The number of seats in the Storting was increased from 100 to 102.^[3] Voter turnout was 49%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.^[4]

Registered69,968

Turnout49.39%

Quick facts All 102 seats in the Storting 52 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

1844 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1841 May–16 October 1844 1847 â†’
All 102 seats in the Storting 52 seats needed for a majority
Registered	69,968
Turnout	49.39%
Prime Minister before election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due Prime Minister after election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

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