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.
Campaign[]
The Free Traders and the new Swedish Social Democratic Party ran joint lists in some constituencies.[2]
Results[]
Only 22.8% of the male population aged over 21 was eligible to vote.[1] Voter turnout was 38.5%.[1]
Bloc | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
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Free traders | 60,658 | 57.3 | 140 | +4 |
Protectionists | 45,149 | 42.7 | 88 | +3 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | |
Total | 105,807 | 100 | 228 | +7 |
Registered voters/turnout | 288,096 | – | – | |
Source: Mackie & Rose[2] |
References[]
Categories:
- 1890 elections in Europe
- 1890 in Sweden
- General elections in Sweden