1863 French legislative election
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Parliamentary elections were held in France on 21 and 22 June 1863, with a second round on 5 and 6 July.[1] Pro-government candidates won a majority of seats.[2]
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21âJune 1863 (first round)
5â6 July 1863 (second round) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
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| Bonapartists | 5,355,000 | 74.22 | 251 | |
| Republicans | 1,860,000 | 25.78 | 17 | |
| Legitimists | 15 | |||
| Total | 7,215,000 | 100.00 | 283 | |
| Valid votes | 7,215,000 | 98.97 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 75,000 | 1.03 | ||
| Total votes | 7,290,000 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 10,004,028 | 72.87 | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver, Kings and Presidents | ||||
