1899 Swedish general election explained

General elections were held in Sweden on 22 September 1899.^[1] The Lantmanna Party received a majority of the vote. Erik Gustaf Boström remained Prime Minister.

Campaign

The Liberals and the Swedish Social Democratic Party ran joint lists in some constituencies.

Results

Only 25.4% of the male population aged over 21 was eligible to vote.^[1] Voter turnout was 40.3%.^[1]

Notes and References

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