1888 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1888. Although the Liberal Party received the most votes, the result was a victory for the Conservative Party, which won 51 of the 114 seats in the Storting. The Conservatives formed a government led by Emil Stang.

1888 Norwegian parliamentary election

1888
All 114 seats in the Storting 57 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Leader Emil Stang Ole Anton Qvam Lars Oftedal Party Conservative Liberal Moderate Liberal Last election 63.41%, 30 seats 36.59%, 84 seats – Seats won 51 38 25 Seat change 21 46 New Popular vote 34,564 37,320 17,445 Percentage 38.69% 41.78% 19.53%
Prime Minister before election Johan Sverdrup Liberal Prime Minister after election Emil Stang Conservative

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Liberal Party	37,320	41.78	38	–46
	Conservative Party	34,564	38.69	51	+21
	Moderate Liberal Party	17,445	19.53	25	New
Total		89,329	100.00	114	0
Valid votes		89,329	98.80
Invalid/blank votes		1,087	1.20
Total votes		90,416	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		128,368	70.43
Source: Nohlen & Stöver