Belgian general election, 1870 (II)

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Early general elections were held in Belgium on 2 August 1870, the second that year after the first had ended with both the Catholic Party and the Liberal Party holding 61 seats each.[1] The result was a victory for the Catholic Party, which won 72 of the 124 seats in the Chamber of Representatives and 34 of the 62 seats in the Senate.[1] Voter turnout was 74.0%, although only 107,099 people (2.1% of the population) were eligible to vote.[1]

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Results

Chamber of Representatives

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Catholic Party 72 +11
Liberal Party 52 –9
Total 124 +2
Sternberger et al

Senate

Party Votes % Seats
Catholic Party 34
Liberal Party 27
Independents 1
Total 62
Sternberger et al

References

  1. ^ a b c Sternberger, D, Vogel, B & Nohlen, D (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band I: Europa - Erster Halbband, p105