1868 German Federal Election

February–March 1868 · Revolution and unification · 85 seats, 192 for a majority

Elections to the Zollparlament of the German Zollverein were held in February and March 1868. The Zollparlament consisted of the members of the Reichstag of the North German Confederation and members from the South German states.

Chancellor before

Otto von Bismarck

Independent

Chancellor (continued)

Otto von Bismarck

Independent

Largest force

National Liberal Party

8 of 85 seats

Turnout

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The result

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National Liberal Party

Rudolf von Bennigsen · 51.4% of votes

seats

Clericals

41.5% of votes

seats

Conservatives

6.3% of votes

seats


National Liberal Party	Rudolf von Bennigsen	8	—	97.615	51.4%	—
Clericals	—	5	—	78.858	41.5%	—
Conservatives	—	1	—	11.870	6.3%	—

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