February 1867 North German federal election

February 1867 North German federal election
All 297 seats in the Reichstag; 149 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	~65% (in Prussian constituencies)
	Map of results (by constituencies)
	President of the Reichstag after election ; Eduard von Simson; Independent

Elections to the Constituent Reichstag of the North German Confederation were held on 12 February 1867, with run-off elections during the following weeks. The National Liberal Party emerged as the largest party, winning 80 seats and receiving strong support in Hanover, Kassel and Nassau.^[1] Voter turnout was around 65% in Prussian constituencies.^[2] After the Constituent Reichstag had drawn up and agreed a constitution, fresh elections were held in August.

^ Helmut Walser Smith (2011) The Oxford Handbook of Modern German History Oxford University Press, p294
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