February 1867 German Federal Election

12 February 1867 · Revolution and unification · 297 seats, 149 for a majority

Elections to the Constituent Reichstag of the North German Confederation were held on 12 February 1867, with run-off elections during the following weeks. The National Liberal Party emerged as the largest party, winning 80 seats and receiving strong support in Hanover, Kassel and Nassau.

Chancellor before

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Chancellor (continued)

Otto von Bismarck

Independent

Largest force

National Liberal Party

78 of 297 seats

Turnout

65.0%

The result

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National Liberal Party

Rudolf von Bennigsen · 20.2% of votes

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Conservative Party

16.9% of votes

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Free Conservative Party

9.3% of votes

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DRP

Eduard Georg von Bethusy-Huc · 9.3% of votes

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Old Liberals

Georg von Vincke · 7.1% of votes

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Independent Liberals

5.1% of votes

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Progress Party

7.4% of votes

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DFP

Benedict Waldeck · 7.4% of votes

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Polish Party

5.6% of votes

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Independent Conservatives

9.3% of votes

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National Liberal Party	Rudolf von Bennigsen	78	—	753.758	20.2%	—
Conservative Party	—	63	—	629.360	16.9%	—
Free Conservative Party	—	39	—	348.537	9.3%	—
DRP	Eduard Georg von Bethusy-Huc	39	—	348.537	9.3%	—
Old Liberals	Georg von Vincke	31	—	265.670	7.1%	—
Independent Liberals	—	23	—	190.815	5.1%	—
Progress Party	—	19	—	276.321	7.4%	—
DFP	Benedict Waldeck	19	—	276.321	7.4%	—
Polish Party	—	13	—	209.382	5.6%	—
Independent Conservatives	—	9	—	345.965	9.3%	—