Luxembourg Constitutional Assembly election, 1918

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Indirect Constitutional Assembly elections were held in Luxembourg on 28 July and 4 August 1918.[1] The Party of the Right emerged as the largest party, winning 23 of the 53 seats.[2] The Assembly was tasked with revising the constitution to democratise the country's political structure.[1] The amendments were promulgated on 15 May 1919, introducing proportional representation and the option of holding referendums.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Party of the Right23
Socialist Party12
Liberal League10
Independent People's Party5
Independent National Party2
Independents1
Total53
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1234 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1253
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