1859 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1859.^[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 111 to 117.^[3] Voter turnout was 48%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.^[4]

Registered78,034

Turnout47.68%

Quick facts All 117 seats in the Storting 59 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

1859 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1856 March–23 June 1859 1862 â†’
All 117 seats in the Storting 59 seats needed for a majority
Registered	78,034
Turnout	47.68%
Prime Minister before election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due Prime Minister after election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

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