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1839 Belgian general election

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General elections were held in Belgium in 1839.[1] In the Senate elections Catholics won 27 seats and Liberals 12.[1] Voter turnout was 66.4%, although only 23,661 people were eligible to vote.[1]

Results

Senate

Party Votes % Seats
Catholics 27
Liberals 12
Independents 8
Total 47
Sternberger et al.

References

  1. ^ a b c Sternberger, D, Vogel, B & Nohlen, D (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band I: Europa - Erster Halbband, p105