1888 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1888.^[1] Although the Liberal Party received the most votes, the result was a victory for the Conservative Party, which won 51 of the 114 seats in the Storting.^[2] The Conservatives formed a government led by Emil Stang.

Quick facts All 114 seats in the Storting 57 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

1888 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1885 1888 1891 â†’
All 114 seats in the Storting 57 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Leader Emil Stang Ole Anton Qvam Lars Oftedal Party Conservative Liberal Moderate Liberal Last election 63.41%, 30 seats 36.59%, 84 seats – Seats won 51 38 25 Seat change 21 46 New Popular vote 34,564 37,320 17,445 Percentage 38.69% 41.78% 19.53%
Prime Minister before election Johan Sverdrup Liberal Prime Minister after election Emil Stang Conservative

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