1957 Danish General Election

14 May 1957 · The four old parties · 179 seats, 90 for a majority

General elections were held in Denmark on 14 May 1957. The Social Democratic Party remained the largest in the Folketing, with 70 of the 179 seats.

Prime Minister before

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Prime Minister (continued)

H. C. Hansen

Social Democrats

Largest force

Social Democrats

70 of 179 seats

Turnout

83.7%

The result

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Social Democrats

39.4% of votes · +4 seats

seats

Venstre

25.1% of votes · +3 seats

seats

Conservative People's Party

16.6% of votes · 0 seats

seats

Danish Social Liberal Party

7.8% of votes · 0 seats

seats

Justice Party of Denmark

5.3% of votes · +3 seats

seats

Communist Party of Denmark

3.1% of votes · +2 seats

seats

Schleswig Party

0.4% of votes · 0 seats

seats

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