1853 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1853.^[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 106 to 107.^[3] Voter turnout was 45%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.^[4]

Registered73,422

Turnout45.45%

Quick facts All 107 seats in the Storting 54 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

1853 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1850 Mai–14 November 1853 1856 â†’
All 107 seats in the Storting 54 seats needed for a majority
Registered	73,422
Turnout	45.45%
Prime Minister before election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due Prime Minister after election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

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