1856 Portuguese legislative election

1856 Portuguese legislative election
← 1852 9 November 1856 1858 →
162 seats to the Chamber of Deputies
82 seats needed for a majority
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Leader 1st Duke of Loulé Rodrigo da Fonseca Magalhães
Party Historic Regenerator Miguelist
Leader since 1852 1851
Last election New 121 seats New
Seats won 116 41 5
Seats after New Decrease 80 New
Percentage 72% 25% 3%
Swing New Decrease 53% New
Prime Minister before election

1st Duke of Loulé
Historic

Prime Minister after election

1st Duke of Loulé
Historic

Legislative elections were held in Portugal on 9 November 1856.