1856 Portuguese legislative election

1856 Portuguese legislative election

9 November 1856
162 seats to the Chamber of Deputies 82 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Leader 1st Duke of Loulé Rodrigo da Fonseca Magalhães Party Historic Regenerator Miguelist Leader since 1852 1851 Last election New 121 seats New Seats won 116 41 5 Seats after New 80 New Percentage 72% 25% 3% Swing New 53% New
Prime Minister before election 1st Duke of Loulé Historic Prime Minister after election 1st Duke of Loulé Historic

Legislative elections were held in Portugal on 9 November 1856.

Parties

• Históricos
• Miguelistas
• Regeneradores

Results

Party	Votes	%	Seats
Historic		72.0%	116
Regenerator Party		25.0%	41
Miguelistas		3.0%	5
Total		100.0%	162
Note: Table incomplete.
Source:

Parliamentary seats Historic   71.60% Regenerator   25.31% Miguelists   3.09%