Dutch general election, 1894

Kingdom of the Netherlands
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General elections were held in the Netherlands on 10 April 1894.[1] The Liberal Democratic League remained the largest party, winning 57 of the 100 seats in the House of Representatives.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Liberal Democratic League82,09949.857+4
Catholic Party33,45420.3250
Anti Revolutionary Party28,27417.115–6
Christian Historicals11,1186.70New
Radical League5,1513.13+1
Social Democratic Workers' Party3650.20New
Other parties4,4332.700
Invalid/blank votes –––
Total164,8941001000
Registered voters/turnout299,073 ––
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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