General election in Norway 1888
The 27th parliamentary election in Norway took place in 1888 . Shortly before the election, the two parties founded in 1884 were joined by the Moderate Venstre, a conservative split from Venstre.
The loser Venstre was able to maintain her government until 1889, when she was replaced by a coalition of Høyre and Moderate Venstre.
Results
| Political party* | Share of votes (%) | Change compared to 1885 | Seats | Change compared to 1885 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Høyre | 38.1 | +1.6% | 49 | +19 |
| Moderate venstre | 19.9 | + 19.9% | 24 | +24 |
| Venstre | 42.0 | −21.4% | 37 | −47 |
| Total | 100 | 114 | 0 |
* The party affiliation of four MPs is unknown.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Composition of the storting 1814–1903 on the side of the Norsk samfunnsvitenskapelig datatjeneste (Norwegian)
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