Dutch general election, 1888

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General elections were held in the Netherlands on 6 March 1888.[1] The Liberal Union emerged as the largest party, winning 46 of the 100 seats in the House of Representatives.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Liberal Union96,15740.746
Anti Revolutionary Party74,04831.427
Catholic Party48,92220.725
Radicals4,6862.00
Social Democratic League2,0200.91
Other parties10,3354.41
Invalid/blank votes ––
Total236,168100100
Registered voters/turnout292,613 –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1395 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1412