Early general elections were held in Belgium on 2 August 1870, the second that year after the partial elections in June had ended with both the Catholic Party and the Liberal Party holding 61 seats each.^[1] The result was a victory for the Catholic Party, which won 72 of the 124 seats in the Chamber of Representatives and 34 of the 62 seats in the Senate.^[1] Voter turnout was 68%,^[2] although only 107,099 people (2.1% of the population) were eligible to vote.^[1]

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Belgian general election,
August 1870

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All 124 seats in the Chamber of Representatives 63 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Jules d'Anethan Walthère Frère-Orban Party Catholic Liberal Leader since Candidate for PM Candidate for PM Seats before 61 seats 61 seats Seats won 72 52 Seat change 11 9 Popular vote 39,705 32,448 Percentage 54.49% 44.53%
Government before election d'Anethan Catholic Government after election d'Anethan Catholic

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