Belgian general election, 1884

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General elections were held in Belgium in 1884.[1] The result was a victory for the Catholic Party, which won 86 of the 138 seats in the Chamber of Representatives and 43 of the 69 seats in the Senate.[1] Voter turnout was 70.0%, although only 126,419 people (2.2% of the population) were eligible to vote.[1]

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Results

Chamber of Representatives

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Catholic Party 86 +17
Liberal Party 52 –17
Total 138 0
Source: Sternberger et al

Senate

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Catholic Party 43 +11
Liberal Party 26 –11
Total 69 0
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