September 1870 Portuguese legislative election

Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 18 September 1870.

September 1870 Portuguese legislative election

18 September 1870
107 seats to the Chamber of Deputies 54 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader 1st Marquis of Sá da Bandeira 1st Duke of Loulé Party Reformist Historic Leader since 1869 1852 Last election 15 seats 75 seats Seats won 59 20 Seats after 44 55   Third party Fourth party   Leader 1st Duke of Ávila Fontes Pereira de Melo Party Avilists Regenerator Leader since 1870 1856 Last election New 14 seats Seats won 16 12 Seats after New 2
Prime Minister before election 1st Marquis of Sá da Bandeira Reformist Prime Minister after election 1st Marquis of Sá da Bandeira Reformist

Results

Party	Votes	%	Seats
Reformist Party			59
Historic Party			20
Avilistas			16
Regenerator Party			12
Total	230,789		107
Registered voters/turnout	422,642	54.6	–
Source: ISCSP, Nohlen & Stöver

Parliamentary seats Reformist   55.14% Historic   18.69% Avilists   14.95% Regenerator   11.21%