Japanese general election, 1917

Results of the Japanese General Elections, 1917

The Japanese General Election of 1917 (第13回衆議院議員総選挙 Dai-jusan Shūgiin Giinsōsenkyō) was the Empire of Japan’s thirteenth general election for members of the House of Representatives of the Diet of Japan, held on April 20, 1917. The Rikken Seiyūkai, led by Hara Takashi since 1914, overtook the Kenseikai (the former Rikken Dōshikai) of Katō Takaaki and obtained a plurality of seats in the lower house of the Diet.

Results

Political Parties Seats
Rikken Seiyūkai ( 立憲政友会) 165
Rikken Kokumintō ( 立憲国民党) 35
Kenseikai (憲政会) 121
Independents (無所属) 60
Total 381

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