1848 German Federal Election

Frankfurt Parliament

1 May 1848 · Revolution and unification · 649 seats

The Pre-Parliament (Vorparlement) convened in the Paulskirche in Frankfurt on 31 March 1848 and ended on 30 May 1849. Most of the 521 members of it were from South and West Germany, including 2 from Austria.

Chancellor before

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Chancellor (continued)

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Largest force

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Turnout

75.0%

The result

Liberal
Heinrich von Gagern
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seats

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