1862 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1862.^[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 reduced from 117 to 111.^[3] Voter turnout was 45%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.^[4]

Registered78,830

Turnout44.59%

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

1862 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1859 January–4 July 1862 1865 â†’
All 111 seats in the Storting 56 seats needed for a majority
Registered	78,830
Turnout	44.59%
Prime Minister before election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due Prime Minister after election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

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