Partial general elections were held in Belgium on 12 June 1888.^[1][2] The result was a victory for the Catholic Party, which won 98 of the 138 seats in the Chamber of Representatives and 47 of the 69 seats in the Senate.^[2]

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1888 Belgian general election

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69 of the 138 seats in the Chamber of Representatives 70 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Auguste Beernaert Party Catholic Liberal Leader since Candidate for PM Seats before 98 seats 40 seats Seats won 66 3 Seats after 98 40 Seat change Popular vote 31,273 19,967 Percentage 58.44% 37.31%
Government before election Beernaert Catholic Government after election Beernaert Catholic

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Under the alternating system, elections were held in only five out of the nine provinces: Antwerp, Brabant, Luxembourg, Namur and West Flanders.