1837 Belgian general election

Partial legislative elections were held in Belgium on Tuesday 13 June 1837 in which 51 of the 102 seats in the Chamber of Representatives were elected.[1] Voter turnout was 56.0%, although only 24,526 people were eligible to vote.[1] Under the alternating system, Chamber elections were only held in five out of the nine provinces: Antwerp, Brabant, Luxembourg, Namur and West Flanders. The Senate was not up for election.

1837 Belgian general election

13 June 1837 (1837-06-13)

51 of the 102 seats in the Chamber of Representatives

Government before election

de Theux de Meylandt I
Catholic-Liberal

Elected Government

de Theux de Meylandt I
Catholic-Liberal

References

  1. Sternberger, D, Vogel, B & Nohlen, D (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band I: Europa - Erster Halbband, p105
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