Italian general election, 1867

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General elections were held in Italy on 10 March 1867, with a second round of voting on 17 March.[1] Only 498,208 men of a total population of around 26 million were entitled to vote.[2] Right-wing candidates emerged as the largest bloc in Parliament with around 45% of the 443 seats.[3] They were largely aristocrats representing rentiers from the north of the country, and held moderate political views including loyalty to the crown and low government spending.[4]

Results

Affiliation Votes % % of seats
Right-wing 45.1
Left-wing 36.8
Radical 3.7
Unknown 14.4
Invalid/blank votes
Total 258,243 100 443
Registered voters/turnout 498,208 51.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1047 ISBN 9873832956097
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1049
  3. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1082
  4. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1028