All Belgium elections

1932 Belgian General Election

27 November 1932 · One man, one vote · 187 seats

The elections occurred during an economic crisis, the Great Depression. The Catholic-Liberal government led by Jules Renkin faced rising unemployment, derailing public finances and strikes benefiting the Communist Party.

Prime Minister before

Prime Minister (continued)

Largest force

Catholic Party

79 of 187 seats

Turnout

The result

Share of the Chamber of Representatives
Catholic PartyCharles de Broqueville79+8
856,02738.4%+3.0
Belgian Labour PartyJoseph Van Roosbroeck73+3
824,94637.0%+1.0
Liberal PartyAlbert Devèze24+4
313,72214.1%-2.5
Frontpartij8+3
126,1135.7%
Communist Party of Belgium3+2
64,5522.9%