1842 French legislative election

Legislative elections were held in France on 9 July 1842. Only citizens paying taxes were eligible to vote.

1842 French legislative election

9 July 1842

First party Second party   Leader François Guizot Adolphe Thiers Party Resistance Party Opposition Seats won 266 193

Prime Minister before election Jean-de-Dieu Soult Resistance Party Elected Prime Minister Jean-de-Dieu Soult Resistance Party

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats
	Resistance Party			266
	Opposition			193
Total				459
Total votes		173,694	–
Registered voters/turnout		220,040	78.94
Source: Nohlen & Stöver, Rois et Presidents

Aftermath

Louis-Philippe of France dissolved the legislature on 16 July 1846.