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General elections were held in Sweden in 1890. Pro-free trade candidates received a majority of the vote. Gustaf Ă…kerhielm remained Prime Minister.
Campaign※
The Free Traders. And the new Swedish Social Democratic Party ran joint lists in some constituencies.
Results※
Only 22.8% of the male population aged over 21 was eligible——to vote. Voter turnout was 38.5%.
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 |