1939 Belgian General Election

2 April 1939 · One man, one vote · 202 seats

On 22 February 1939, the Pierlot Government succeeded the Spaak Government. The Spaak Government was in a political crisis caused by, among other things, the Martens Affair.

Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in World War II (1939–1945). Conflicts →

Prime Minister before

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Prime Minister (continued)

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Largest force

Catholic Party

67 of 202 seats

Turnout

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The result

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Catholic Party

32.7% of votes · +6 seats

seats

Belgian Labour Party

30.2% of votes · +6 seats

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Liberal Party

17.2% of votes · +10 seats

seats

Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond

8.3% of votes · +1 seats

seats

Communist Party of Belgium

5.4% of votes · 0 seats

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Rexist Party

4.4% of votes · +17 seats

seats

Technocrat Party

1.5% of votes

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Catholic Party	—	67	+6	764,843	32.7%	—
Belgian Labour Party	—	64	+6	705,969	30.2%	—
Liberal Party	—	33	+10	401,991	17.2%	—
Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond	—	17	+1	193,528	8.3%	—
Communist Party of Belgium	—	9	0	125,428	5.4%	—
Rexist Party	—	4	+17	103,821	4.4%	—
Technocrat Party	—	1	—	35,124	1.5%	—

7 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.