1870 Norwegian parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1870.[1] As political parties were not officially established until 1884,[2] all those elected were independents.[3] Voter turnout was 45%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.[4]

Registered81,329
Turnout45.06%
Quick facts All 111 seats in the Storting 55 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...
1870 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1868
May 1870–14 February 1871
1873 â†’

All 111 seats in the Storting
55 seats needed for a majority
Registered81,329
Turnout45.06%

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, 62 were won by farmers, sheriffs, church singers and teachers, 25 by civil servants and 24 by people with other professions.[5]

More information Party, Votes ...
PartyVotes%Seats
Independents111
Total111
Total votes36,647–
Registered voters/turnout81,32945.06
Source: Nohlen & Stöver, NSSDS[3]
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