1879 Bulgarian parliamentary election

none Principality of Bulgaria 1879 1879 (Jan) 1880 All 170 seats in the National Assembly 86 32.0% yes yes 30 September–7 October 1879 Liberals 140 Dragan TsankovPetko KaravelovPetko Slaveykov Conservatives 30 Todor Burmov Prime Minister Todor Burmov Burmov (Cons.) Kliment of Tarnovo Kliment I (Cons.) Parliamentary elections were held in Bulgaria between 30 September and 7 October 1879Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p368 978-3-8329-5609-7 to elect members of the I Ordinary National Assembly. The result was a victory for the Liberal Party, which won 140 of the 170 seats. Voter turnout was 32.0%.Nohlen & Stöver, p369 Results Liberal Party 140 Conservative Party 30 Nohlen & Stöver Aftermath While generally pro-Russian in its foreign policy, the Burmov government resisted Russian pressure in several sectors like banking and railroad construction. Having failed to win a majority in the legislative election, the conservatives were defeated in a vote of no-confidence by the pro-constitution liberals. There was significant pressure from Russia to form a coalition government between the Liberals and Conservatives, however Petko Karavelov refused to do so. In response, Prince Alexander appointed another entirely Conservative government led by Kliment of Tarnovo, scheduled snap elections for 1880 and began seeking Russian support for his goals of amending and suspending the constitution.Tsurakov, Angel. Encyclopedia of Governments, National Assemblies, and Assassinations in Bulgaria. Sofia, Trud Publishing House, 2008. ISBN 954-528-790-X, p. 8-22. References Bulgaria Category:1879 in Bulgaria Category:Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria Category:September 1879 in Europe Category:October 1879 in Europe