1858 Portuguese legislative election

1858 Portuguese legislative election

2 May 1858
162 seats to the Chamber of Deputies 82 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   200px 180px Leader 1st Duke of Loulé Fontes Pereira de Melo Party Historic Cartista Miguelist Leader since 1852 1856 Last election 116 seats 41 seats 5 seats Seats won 138 22 2 Seats after 22 19 3 Percentage 85% 15% 1% Swing 13% 10% 2%
Prime Minister before election 1st Duke of Loulé Historic Prime Minister after election 1st Duke of Loulé Historic

The Portuguese legislative election, 1858 was held on 2 May.

Parties

• Cartistas
• Históricos
• Miguelistas

Results

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Party	Votes	%	Seats
Historic		85.0%	138
Cartista and Miguelistas		15.0%	24
Total		100.0%	162
Note: Table incomplete.
Source:

Parliamentary seats
Historic			85.19%
Cartista			13.58%
Miguelists			1.23%