Danish Folketing election, 1890
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In the Danish Folketing
election of 1890, which was held on 21 January 1890, the approximate total votes and the actual seats won were:
Folketing
The Folketing , is the national parliament of Denmark. The name literally means "People's thing"—that is, the people's governing assembly. It is located in Christiansborg Palace, on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen....
election of 1890, which was held on 21 January 1890, the approximate total votes and the actual seats won were:
| Party | Total votes | Percentage of ballots cast | Seats won | Gain/loss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venstre Reform Party | 123,000 | 53.0% | 75 | +1 | |
| Højre Højre Højre was the name of two Danish political parties of Conservative persuasion.The first Højre party existed from 1848 to 1866.... |
92,000 | 39.7% | 24 | -3 | |
| Social Democratic Party Social Democrats (Denmark) The Social Democrats , is a Danish political party committed to the political ideology of social democracy. It is the major coalition partner in Denmark's government since the 2011 parliamentary election, and party leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt is the current Prime Minister of Denmark... |
17,000 | 7.3% | 3 | +2 | |
| Total | 102 | ||||
| Voter turnout | 66.3% | ||||