1827 French legislative election
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Legislative elections were held in France on 17 and 24 November 1827. The Ultra-royalists loyal to Charles X of France lost the elections.
Electoral system[edit]
Only citizens paying taxes were eligible to vote.
Results[edit]
Party | Seats | |
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Left-wing opposition | 199 | |
Supporters of de Villèle ("Ministerials") | 195 | |
Right-wing opposition | 31 | |
Independents | 5 | |
Total | 430 | |
Source: Kent[1] |
Aftermath[edit]
Charles X of France dissolved the elected Assembly in 1830 and called fresh elections.
References[edit]
- ^ Kent, Sherman (1975). The Election of 1827 in France. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. p. 161. Retrieved 5 June 2023.