1928 Swedish general election Andra kammaren of theRiksdag Largest bloc and seats won by constituency
Election poster from the Conservative (or Right) Party. The text reads: "DALECARLIANS - Your forefathers have once saved Sweden fromChristian the Tyrant . Redo your great work: Everyone who votes for the "Workers' Party" votes for the revolution of society, and the introduction of Bolshevism. SAVE THE FATHERLAND!" General elections were held inSweden between 15 and 21 September 1928.[ 1] Swedish Social Democratic Party remained the largest party, winning 90 of the 230 seats in theAndra kammaren of theRiksdag .[ 2] Arvid Lindman of theGeneral Electoral League became Prime Minister, replacing the incumbent,Carl Gustaf Ekman of theFree-minded National Association . The elections have since become known as the "Cossack election" due to the harsh tone and aggressive criticism used by both sides.
Party Votes % Seats +/– Swedish Social Democratic Party 873,931 37.05 90 –14 General Electoral League 692,434 29.36 73 +8 Free-minded National Association 303,995 12.89 28 –1 Farmers' League 263,501 11.17 27 +4 Communist Party 151,567 6.43 8 +4 Liberal Party 70,820 3.00 4 0 Peace and Justice 1,037 0.04 0 New Against Monopolies 712 0.03 0 New Free List 301 0.01 0 New Women's List 186 0.01 0 New Västgöta Almogen Free Group 175 0.01 0 New Other parties 152 0.01 0 – Total 2,358,811 100.00 230 0 Valid votes 2,358,811 99.81 Invalid/blank votes 4,490 0.19 Total votes 2,363,301 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 3,505,672 67.41 Source: Nohlen & Stöver,SCB
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