Dutch general election, 1891

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General elections were held in the Netherlands on 9 June 1891.[1] The Liberal Democratic League emerged as the largest party, winning 53 of the 100 seats in the House of Representatives.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Liberal Democratic League86,88842.253+7
Anti Revolutionary Party60,73829.521–6
Catholic Party41,57920.0250
Radicals4,4092.11+1
Social Democratic League2,1021.00–1
Other parties10,2305.00–1
Invalid/blank votes8,601–––
Total214,5471001000
Registered voters/turnout291,51971.6––
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1395 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1412
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