Danish Folketing election, 1879

Denmark

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Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 3 January 1879.^[1] Liberals won the largest number of seats, whilst voter turnout was around 47.2%.^[2]

Results

Party	Votes	%	Seats	+/–
Liberals			65	–9
Højre			37	+11
Invalid/blank votes		–	–	–
Total			102	0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p523 ISBN 9873832956097
2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p526