Belgian general election, 1876

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13 June 1876 (1876-06-13) 1878 → 67 57		68 seats 56 seats 1 1

Partial general elections were held in Belgium on 13 June 1876. In the elections for the Chamber of Representatives the result was a victory for the Catholic Party, which won 67 of the 124 seats. Voter turnout was 67.5%, although only 63,278 people were eligible to vote.

Under the alternating system, elections were only held in five out of the nine provinces: Antwerp, Brabant, Luxembourg, Namur and West Flanders.

Additionally, special elections were held:

Simultaneously with the partial general elections to elect a representative for the arrondissement of Liège

On 7 August 1876 to elect a representative for the arrondissement of Leuven following the death of Edouard Wouters on 13 July 1876

On 7 September 1876 to elect a representative for the arrondissement of Virton replacing Albert de Briey

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Belgian general election, 1876 Wikipedia

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