1827 French legislative election

Legislative elections were held in France was held on 17 and 24 November 1827. The Ultra-royalists loyal to Charles X of France lost the elections.

1827 French legislative election

17 November 1827 (first round)
24 November 1827 (second round)

All 370 seats in the Chamber of Deputies
186 seats needed for a majority

Prime Minister before election

Jean-Baptiste de Villèle
Ultra-royalist

Elected Prime Minister

The Viscount of Martignac
Doctrinaire

Electoral system

Only citizens paying taxes were eligible to vote.

Results

PartySeats
Left170
Government125
Right75
Total370
Source: Election Politique

Aftermath

Charles X of France dissolved the elected Assembly in 1830 and called the 1830 election.

References

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