1908 Swedish general election explained

General elections were held in Sweden in September 1908.[1] Right-winger Arvid Lindman stayed on as Prime Minister.

Results

Only 34.7% of the male population aged over 21 was eligible to vote.[1] Voter turnout was 61%, the highest since Riksdag elections began in 1866.[1]

Notes and References

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