1879 Danish Folketing election

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Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 3 January 1879. [1] The Liberals retained their majority, whilst voter turnout was around 47.2%. [2]

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Liberals65–9
Højre 37+11
Total1020
Registered voters/turnout298,16547.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

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References

  1. ↑ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p523 ISBN   978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p526
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