1850 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1850.^[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 105 to 106.^[3] Voter turnout was 50%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.^[4]

Registered73,125

Turnout50.28%

Quick facts All 106 seats in the Storting 54 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

1850 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1847 May–21 October 1850 1853 â†’
All 106 seats in the Storting 54 seats needed for a majority
Registered	73,125
Turnout	50.28%
Prime Minister before election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due Prime Minister after election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

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