1857 French legislative election

Parliamentary elections were held in France on 28 February 1857, with a second round on 5 March.[1] According to the constitution of the empire, partisans of the regime ran as "official candidates" of the regime in often gerrymandered circonscriptions. As official candidates, their campaign expenditures were paid by the government and their campaigns led by the local government.

1857 French legislative election

28 February and 5 March 1857

First party Second party   Leader Charles de Morny Michel Goudchaux Party Bonapartist Opposition Leader's seat Puy-de-Dôme Seine Seats won 276 7 Popular vote 5,471,000 665,000 Percentage 89.1% 10.9%

Composition of the Corps législatif

Prime Minister before election Jules Baroche Bonapartist Subsequent Prime Minister Jules Baroche Bonapartist

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