1975 Danish General Election

9 January 1975 · The earthquake and after · 179 seats, 90 for a majority

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Prime Minister before

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Prime Minister (continued)

Anker Jørgensen

Social Democrats

Largest force

Social Democrats

53 of 179 seats

Turnout

88.2%

The result

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Social Democrats

29.9% of votes · +7 seats

seats

Venstre

23.3% of votes · +20 seats

seats

Progress Party

13.6% of votes · +4 seats

seats

Danish Social Liberal Party

7.1% of votes · +7 seats

seats

Conservative People's Party

5.5% of votes · +6 seats

seats

Christian People's Party

5.3% of votes · +2 seats

seats

Socialist People's Party

5.0% of votes · +2 seats

seats

Communist Party of Denmark

4.2% of votes · +1 seats

seats


Social Democrats	—	53	+7	913,155	29.9%	—
Venstre	—	42	+20	711,298	23.3%	—
Progress Party	—	24	+4	414,219	13.6%	—
Danish Social Liberal Party	—	13	+7	216,553	7.1%	—
Conservative People's Party	—	10	+6	168,164	5.5%	—
Christian People's Party	—	9	+2	162,734	5.3%	—
Socialist People's Party	—	9	+2	150,963	5.0%	—
Communist Party of Denmark	—	7	+1	127,837	4.2%	—

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