August 1910 Greek parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Greece on 21 August [O.S. 8 August] 1910.^[1] Eleftherios Venizelos had begun to dominate the political life of the country. He was listed as a candidate by his followers and was elected with the most votes at the Attica-Boeotia constituency.^[2] The United Parties won 210 of the 362 seats.^[3] Stefanos Dragoumis remained prime minister until his resignation on 18 October [O.S. 6 October] 1910, when Venizelos became prime minister.^[4][5] Because Venizelos did not have the confidence of Parliament, he agreed with King George to dissolve parliament. Fresh elections were held in November.

Quick facts All 362 seats in the Hellenic Parliament 182 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

August 1910 Greek parliamentary election

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All 362 seats in the Hellenic Parliament 182 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Leader Stefanos Dragoumis Eleftherios Venizelos Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis Party UP ISC National Party Seats won 210 45 34
Prime Minister before election Stefanos Dragoumis Independent Prime Minister after election Stefanos Dragoumis Independent

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