1868 Norwegian parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1868.[1] As political parties were not officially established until 1884,[2] all those elected were independents.[3] Voter turnout was 48%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.[4]

Registered81,278
Turnout47.64%
Quick facts All 111 seats in the Storting 56 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...
1868 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1865
February–5 July 1868
1870 â†’

All 111 seats in the Storting
56 seats needed for a majority
Registered81,278
Turnout47.64%

Prime Minister before election

Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

Prime Minister after election

Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

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Results

Of the 111 seats, 56 were won by farmers, sheriffs, church singers and teachers, 31 by civil servants and 24 by people with other professions.[5]

More information Party, Votes ...
PartyVotes%Seats
Independents111
Total111
Total votes38,724–
Registered voters/turnout81,27847.64
Source: Nohlen & Stöver, NSSDS[3]
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