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UK general election, 1859 - Definition and Overview
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The 1859 UK general election saw the Whigs, led by Lord Palmerston, hold their majority in a much enlarged House of Commons over the Earl of Derby's Conservatives. It was also the last general election entered by the Chartists, before their organisation was dissolved.

Party Votes Seats Loss/Gain Share of Vote (%)
Whigs 372,117 356 + 180 65.7
Conservative 193,232 298 + 150 34.3
Chartist 151 0 0.0

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