1851 Portuguese legislative election

The Portuguese legislative election, 1851 was held on 2 and 16 November.

1851 Portuguese legislative election

2 & 16 November 1851
159 seats to the Chamber of Deputies 80 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Rodrigo da Fonseca Magalhães Party Regenerator Cartistas Leader since 1851 Seats won 125 34
Prime Minister before election 1st Duke of Saldanha Regenerator Prime Minister after election 1st Duke of Saldanha Regenerator

Parties

• Cartistas
• Regeneradores históricos

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats
	Regenerator Party			125
	Cartistas			34
Total			100	159
Source:

Parliamentary seats Regenerator   78.61% Cartista   21.39%