Danish Folketing election, 1879

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Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 3 January 1879.^[1] The Liberals retained their majority, whilst voter turnout was around 47.2%.^[2]

Results

Party	%	Seats	+/–
Liberals		65	–9
Højre		37	+11
Invalid/blank votes	–	–	–
Total		102	0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p523 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p526

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