Belgian general election, 1878

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General elections were held in Belgium in 1878.[1] The result was a victory for the Liberal Party, which won 72 of the 132 seats in the Chamber of Representatives and 36 of the 66 seats in the Senate.[1] Voter turnout was 72.0%, although only 91,777 people were eligible to vote.[1]

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Results

Chamber of Representatives

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Liberal Party 72 +15
Catholic Party 60 –7
Total 132 +8
Source: Sternberger et al

Senate

Party Votes % Seats
Liberal Party 36
Catholic Party 30
Total 66
Source: 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