1856 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1856.^[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 107 to 111.^[3] Voter turnout was 44%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.^[4]

Registered75,202

Turnout44.08%

Quick facts All 111 seats in the Storting 56 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

1856 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1853 May–3 November 1856 1859 â†’
All 111 seats in the Storting 56 seats needed for a majority
Registered	75,202
Turnout	44.08%
Prime Minister before election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due Prime Minister after election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

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