1870 Italian General Election

27 November 1870 · The Liberal monarchy · 508 seats, 255 for a majority

General elections were held in Italy on 20 November 1870, with a second round of voting on 27 November. They were a snap election, called by Prime Minister Giovanni Lanza to take advantage by the Capture of Rome and to give parliamentary representation to the future capital of Italy.

Prime Minister before

Giovanni Lanza

Historical Right

Prime Minister (continued)

Giovanni Lanza

Historical Right

Largest force

Historical Right

233 of 508 seats

Turnout

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The result

Historical Right
Giovanni Lanza · +82 seats
233
seats
Historical Left
Urbano Rattazzi · -30 seats
195
seats

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