1859 Norwegian parliamentary election
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All 117 seats in the Storting 59 seats needed for a majority | |||
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| Registered | 78,034 | ||
| Turnout | 47.68% | ||
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Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1859. As political parties were not officially established until 1884, all those elected were independents. The number of seats in the Storting was increased from 111 to 117. Voter turnout was 48%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.