1914 Belgian General Election
24 May 1914 · One man, one vote · 88 seats
The elections occurred shortly before the outbreak of World War I. The newly elected legislature met for just one day in a special session: on 4 August 1914, when King Albert I addressed the United Chambers of Parliament upon the German invasion of Belgium.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in World War I (1914–1918). Conflicts →
Prime Minister before
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Prime Minister (continued)
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Largest force
Catholic Party
41 of 88 seats
Turnout
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The result
Catholic Party
Charles de Broqueville · 42.8% of votes
41
seats
Belgian Labour Party
Laurent Vandersmissen · 30.3% of votes
26
seats
Liberal Party
24.5% of votes
20
seats
Christene Volkspartij
1.7% of votes
1
seats