Swedish general election, 1899

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General elections were held in Sweden on 22 September 1899.^[1] The Lantmanna Party received a majority of the vote. Erik Gustaf Boström remained Prime Minister.

Campaign

The Liberals and the Swedish Social Democratic Party ran joint lists in some constituencies.^[2]

Results

Only 25.4% of the male population aged over 21 was eligible to vote.^[1] Voter turnout was 40.3%.^[1]

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