1885 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1885. The result was a victory for the Liberal Party, which won 84 of the 114 seats in the Storting. Johan Sverdrup remained Prime Minister.

1885 Norwegian parliamentary election

1885
All 114 seats in the Storting 57 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Ole Anton Qvam Emil Stang Party Liberal Conservative Last election 62.83%, 83 seats 37.17%, 31 seats Seats won 84 30 Seat change 1 1 Popular vote 57,683 33,284 Percentage 63.41% 36.59%
Prime Minister before election Johan Sverdrup Liberal Prime Minister after election Johan Sverdrup Liberal

Leadership changes and challenges

Liberal party

Johan Sverdrup was elected chairman at the founding congress of the Liberal Party on 28 January 1884.

Candidate	Votes	%
Johan Sverdrup	101	17.00
Jacob Lindboe	94	15.82
A. D. S. Hjorth	79	13.30
Ole Anton Qvam	68	11.45
Viggo Ullmann	55	9.26
Kaptein G Krogh	54	9.09
Brugseier H. wæringsaasen	51	8.59
Do. W Konow	51	8.59
Gaardseier W. Konow	41	6.90
Total	594	100.00
Source: Mjeldheim

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Liberal Party	57,683	63.41	84	+1
	Conservative Party	33,284	36.59	30	–1
Total		90,967	100.00	114	0
Valid votes		90,967	98.55
Invalid/blank votes		1,341	1.45
Total votes		92,308	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		122,952	75.08
Source: Nohlen & Stöver