1890 Swedish general election

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General elections were held in Sweden in 1890.[1] Pro-free trade candidates received a majority of the vote.[1] Gustaf Åkerhielm remained Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Åkerhielm

Campaign

The Free Traders and the new Swedish Social Democratic Party ran joint lists in some constituencies.[2]

Results

Only 23% of the male population aged over 21 was eligible to vote.[1] Voter turnout was 39%.[1]

More information Party, Votes ...
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Free traders60,65857.33140+4
Protectionists45,14942.6788+3
Total105,807100.00228+7
Registered voters/turnout288,096–
Source: Mackie & Rose[2]
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