French legislative election, 1863
French legislative election, 1863
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21 and 22 June and 5 and 6 July 1863 |
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Composition of the Corps législatif |
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Parliamentary elections were held in France on 21 and 22 June 1863, with a second round on 5 and 6 July.[1] Pro-government candidates won a majority of seats.[2]
Results
Party |
Votes |
% |
Seats |
Government candidates | 5,355,000 | 74.2 | 251 |
Opposition candidates (Republicans) | 1,860,000 | 25.8 | 17 |
Opposition candidates (Royalists) | 15 |
Invalid/blank votes | 75,000 | – | – |
Total | 7,290,000 | 100 | 283 |
Registered voters/turnout | 10,004,028 | 72.9 | – |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver, Kings and Presidents |
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