1890 Swedish general election
General elections were held in Sweden in 1890.[1] Pro-free trade candidates received a majority of the vote.[1] Gustaf Åkerhielm remained Prime Minister.
Campaign
[edit]The Free Traders and the new Swedish Social Democratic Party ran joint lists in some constituencies.[2]
Results
[edit]Only 23% of the male population aged over 21 was eligible to vote.[1] Voter turnout was 39%.[1]
Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free traders | 60,658 | 57.33 | 140 | +4 | |
Protectionists | 45,149 | 42.67 | 88 | +3 | |
Total | 105,807 | 100.00 | 228 | +7 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 288,096 | – | |||
Source: Mackie & Rose[2] |