1855 Belgian general election
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General elections were held in Belgium on 12 June 1855.[1] In the Senate elections, Catholics won 31 seats and the Liberal Party won 23.[1] Voter turnout was the lowest in Belgian history at just 35.0%, although only 42,907 people were eligible to vote.[1] The Chamber was not up for election this year.
Results
Senate
Party | Seats | |
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Catholics | 31 | |
Liberal Party | 23 | |
Total | 54 | |
Source: Sternberger et al. |
References
- ^ a b c Sternberger, D, Vogel, B & Nohlen, D (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band I: Europa - Erster Halbband, p105