1912 Japanese General Election

15 May 1912 · The Imperial Diet's first decades · 381 seats, 191 for a majority

The 381 members of the House of Representatives were elected in 51 multi-member constituencies based on prefectures and cities. Voting was restricted to men aged over 25 who paid at least 10 yen a year in direct taxation. 1912 was also the first year citizens in Okinawa could vote.

Prime Minister before

Saionji Kinmochi

Rikken Seiyūkai

Prime Minister (continued)

Saionji Kinmochi

Rikken Seiyūkai

Largest force

Rikken Seiyūkai

209 of 381 seats

Turnout

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The result

Rikken Seiyūkai
Saionji Kinmochi · 51.5% of votes · +22 seats
209
seats
Rikken Kokumintō
Inukai Tsuyoshi · 28.5% of votes
95
seats
Chūō Club
8.5% of votes
31
seats

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