Portuguese legislative election, 1897

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Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 2 May 1897.[1] Boycotted by the Portuguese Republican Party, they resulted in a victory for the Progressive Party, which won 88 seats.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Progressive Party 88
Regeneration Party 23
Other parties and independents 3
Invalid/blank votes
Total 114
Registered voters/turnout525,466
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

The results exclude seats from overseas territories.[2]

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1541 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. 2.0 2.1 Nohlen & Stöver, p1556