Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 11 April 1924.[1] The result was a victory for the Social Democratic Party led by Thorvald Stauning, which won 55 of the 149 seats. Voter turnout was 78.6% in Denmark proper.[2] In the Faroe Islands constituency there was only one candidate, who was returned unopposed.
1924 Danish Folketing election|
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All 149 seats in the Folketing 75 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
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Denmark |
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| Social Democratic Party | 469,949 | 36.63 | 55 | +7 |
| Venstre | 362,682 | 28.27 | 44 | -7 |
| Conservative People's Party | 242,955 | 18.94 | 28 | +1 |
| Danish Social Liberal Party | 166,476 | 12.98 | 20 | +2 |
| Justice Party of Denmark | 12,643 | 0.99 | 0 | New |
| Farmer Party | 12,196 | 0.95 | 0 | New |
| Schleswig Party | 7,715 | 0.60 | 1 | 0 |
| Communist Party of Denmark | 6,219 | 0.48 | 0 | 0 |
| Industry Party | 2,102 | 0.16 | 0 | –3 |
Total | 1,282,937 | 100.00 | 148 | 0 |
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Valid votes | 1,282,937 | 99.68 | |
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Invalid/blank votes | 4,147 | 0.32 | |
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Total votes | 1,287,084 | 100.00 | |
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Registered voters/turnout | 1,637,564 | 78.60 | |
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Faroe Islands |
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| Union Party–Venstre | | – | 1 | 0 |
Total | | 1 | 0 |
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Source: Nohlen & Stöver |