1890 Swedish general election explained

General elections were held in Sweden in 1890.^[1] Pro-free trade candidates received a majority of the vote.^[1] Gustaf Åkerhielm remained Prime Minister.

Campaign

The Free Traders and the new Swedish Social Democratic Party ran joint lists in some constituencies.

Results

Only 23% of the male population aged over 21 was eligible to vote.^[1] Voter turnout was 39%.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Leif Lewin (1989) Ideology and Strategy: A Century of Swedish Politics Cambridge University Press, p329