1899 Swedish general election
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General elections were held in Sweden in 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]
Bloc | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
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Lantmanna Party | 72,800 | 53.2 | 137 | New |
Liberals | 64,145 | 46.8 | 92 | +19 |
Swedish Social Democratic Party | 1 | 0 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | |
Total | 136,945 | 100 | 230 | 0 |
Registered voters/turnout | 339,876 | – | – | |
Source: Mackie & Rose[2] |