North German federal election, 1867
Elections to the Constituent Reichstag of the North German Confederation were held on 12 February 1867, with run-off elections during the following weeks. The National Liberal Party emerged as the largest party, winning 80 seats and receiving strong support in Hanover, Kassel and Nassau.[1] Voter turnout was around 65% in Prussian constituencies.[2] After the Constituent Reichstag had drawn up and agreed a constitution, fresh elections were held in August.
Electoral system
The North German Confederation were divided into 297 single-member electoral constituencies, of which 236 were in Prussia. All men over the age of 25 and not in receipt of public assistance were eligible to vote.[2]
Results
Party | Seats |
---|---|
National Liberal Party | 80 |
Conservative Party | 59 |
Free Conservative Party | 39 |
Old Liberals | 27 |
German Progress Party | 19 |
Federal State Constitutional Association | 18 |
Free Association | 14 |
Poles | 13 |
Independent liberals | 11 |
Independent conservatives | 8 |
Danes | 2 |
Saxon People's Party | 2 |
Others | 5 |
Total | 297 |
References
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