Dutch general election, 1888

Kingdom of the Netherlands
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General elections were held in the Netherlands on 6 March 1888.[1] The Liberal Union emerged as the largest party, winning 46 of the 100 seats in the House of Representatives.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Liberal Union96,15740.746–2
Anti Revolutionary Party74,04831.427+8
Catholic Party48,92220.725+6
Radicals4,6862.000
Social Democratic League2,0200.91+1
Conservatives10,3354.41+1
Invalid/blank votes2,617–––
Total238,785100100+14
Registered voters/turnout292,33981.7––
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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