1949 Liechtenstein general election

none Liechtenstein 1945 February 1953 6 February 1949 1949 Liechtenstein general election All 15 seats in the Landtag 8 92.30% ( 1.06pp) Progressive Citizens' Party Alexander Frick 52.93 8 8 Patriotic Union (Liechtenstein) Otto Schaedler 47.07 7 7 Prime Minister Alexander Frick Progressive Citizens' Party Alexander Frick Progressive Citizens' Party 1939 Liechtenstein election map.svg Results by constituency 1937 General elections were held in Liechtenstein on 6 February 1949 to elect the 15 members of the Landtag.Nohlen Stöver 2010 1165 The Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) won eight seats and retained its majority, while the Patriotic Union (VU) won seven. Voter turnout was 92.3%. Similarly to previous elections, the election campaign was characterized by accusations of misconduct from both parties; with the FBP accusing the VU of involvement in the 1928 Liechtenstein embezzlement scandal and the VU accusing the FBP of incivility. Following the elections, the coalition government between the FBP and VU under the leadership of prime minister Alexander Frick remained. The same year, the VU demanded that the position of president of the Landtag be rotated annually between the two parties, being accepted for the 1953–1957 legislative period. Background 1945 Liechtenstein general electionIn the 1945 general elections, the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) retained its majority of eight seats, while the Patriotic Union (VU) won seven.Nohlen Stöver 2010 1182 The coalition government under the leadership of prime minister Josef Hoop remained.Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021 https://www.regierung.li/files/attachments/Regierungsmitglieder-1862-2021-stand-0421.pdf?t=638338392447228367 live https://web.archive.org/web/20240216125957/https://www.regierung.li/files/attachments/Regierungsmitglieder-1862-2021-stand-0421.pdf?t=638338392447228367 16 February 2024 15 February 2024 www.regierung.li deMarxer Wilfried Wilfried Marxer 31 December 2011 Koalition Coalition https://historisches-lexikon.li/Koalition 28 August 2024 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de https://web.archive.org/web/20260801223746/https://historisches-lexikon.li/Koalition 1 August 2026 live However, Hoop would resign in September amidst pressure from Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein to do so, as the prince believed that post-war Liechtenstein required a change of leadership.Geiger Peter Peter Geiger 31 December 2011 Hoop, Josef (1895–1959) https://historisches-lexikon.li/Hoop,_Josef_(1895–1959) live https://web.archive.org/web/20250602203159/https://historisches-lexikon.li/Hoop,_Josef_(1895–1959) 2 June 2025 26 October 2022 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de He was succeeded by Alexander Frick, who maintained the coalition government,Frommelt Fabian 31 December 2011 Frick, Alexander https://historisches-lexikon.li/Frick,_Alexander?marker=Alexander+Frick live https://web.archive.org/web/20251031093831/https://historisches-lexikon.li/Frick,_Alexander?marker=Alexander+Frick 31 October 2025 18 May 2023 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de which was declared binding in 1946 at the request of Franz Joseph II.Brunhart 1986 47 Frick's term in office was characterized by the challenge of the pro-Axis First Russian National Army which had taken refuge in Liechtenstein near the end of World War II. Despite pressure from the Soviet Union to extradite the Russians, the Liechtenstein government refused to do so. According to Frick, with the support of Franz Joseph II, the Russians were at no point in danger of being extradited and they were granted asylum until 1948.Tolstoy 1977 His term also saw other challenges such as the transfer of the Ellhorn mountain to Switzerland in 1948 and the social re-integration of the former members of the Nazi German National Movement in Liechtenstein, though seven participants of the failed 1939 putsch were convicted in 1946.Büchel Donat 31 December 2011 Anschlussputsch https://historisches-lexikon.li/Anschlussputsch live https://web.archive.org/web/20251114074403/https://historisches-lexikon.li/Anschlussputsch 14 November 2025 14 November 2023 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de Electoral system The 15 members of the Landtag were elected by open list proportional representation from two constituencies, Oberland with 9 seats and Unterland with 6 seats.Marxer Wilfried Wilfried Marxer Frommelt Fabian 31 December 2011 Wahlsysteme https://historisches-lexikon.li/Wahlsysteme?marker=Gemeindewahlen 17 November 2024 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de Electoral systems Voters vote for a party list and then may strike through candidates for whom they do not wish to cast a preferential vote, and may add names of candidates from other lists.Nohlen Stöver 2010 1159 The electoral threshold to win a seat is 18%. Landtag members sit for a four-year term.Vogt Paul Paul Vogt (historian) 31 December 2011 Landtag State parliament https://historisches-lexikon.li/Landtag 8 September 2026 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de Once formed, the Landtag elects the prime minister and two government councillors who govern in a cabinet. The prime minister is appointed for a six-year term, while government councillors sit a four-year term.Vogt Paul Paul Vogt (historian) 31 December 2011 Regierung https://historisches-lexikon.li/Regierung live https://web.archive.org/web/20230721135630/https://historisches-lexikon.li/Regierung 21 July 2023 13 January 2025 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de Government Only men aged 21 and above were eligible to vote.Marxer Wilfried Wilfried Marxer Frommelt Fabian 31 December 2011 Stimm- und Wahlrecht https://historisches-lexikon.li/Stimm-_und_Wahlrecht 28 July 2026 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de Right to vote and right to stand for electionFrick Julia 31 December 2011 Frauenstimm- und -wahlrecht https://historisches-lexikon.li/Frauenstimm-_und_-wahlrecht 7 December 2024 Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein de Women's suffrage and the right to vote Campaign thumb|320x320px|Alexander Frick, pictured in 1954 Both the FBP and VU campaigned on their respective party newspapers, the Liechtensteiner Volksblatt and Liechtensteiner Vaterland.5 February 1949 Die „Dreckschleuder" The "Filth-Spewer" https://www.eliechtensteinensia.li/viewer/!image/000476564_1949-02-05_19490205/74/-/ 18 August 2026 Liechtensteiner Volksblatt 2 de5 February 1949 Warum stimme ich geschlossen für die Vaterländische Union? Why am I voting solidly for the Patriotic Union? https://www.eliechtensteinensia.li/viewer/image/000469834_1949-02-05_19490205/39/#topDocAnchor 18 August 2026 Liechtensteiner Vaterland 1 de During the election campaign, the FBP highlighted its achievements in office, such as the construction of the Liechtenstein inland canal, the expansion/improvement of roads, social legislation, and the building of an embankment on the Rhine. The FBP also criticized the VU for the financial policies of its predecessor party, the Christian-Social People's Party, and also the VU in connection to the 1928 embezzlement scandal.5 February 1949 Fest steht One thing is certain https://www.eliechtensteinensia.li/viewer/image/000476564_1949-02-05_19490205/78/#topDocAnchor 18 August 2026 Liechtensteiner Volksblatt 6 de On the other hand, the VU appealed to workers and campaigned on protecting their interests. In addition, the party also highlighted its work in expanding social legislation and insurance.5 February 1949 Arbeiter Workers https://www.eliechtensteinensia.li/viewer/!image/000469834_1949-02-05_19490205/41/-/ 18 August 2026 Liechtensteiner Vaterland 3 de The VU criticized the FBP for conducting a campaign based on hostility; the VU compared criticism for the 1928 embezzlement scandal to "digging out a dusty plate" and accused the FBP of "malice" for connecting the VU to it. Candidates Political parties in Liechtenstein require the support of 30 voters from a constituency to be eligible to nominate a candidate list in it.21 January 1953 Bekanntmachung Notice https://www.eliechtensteinensia.li/viewer/!image/000469834_1953-01-21_19530121/35/-/ 4 August 2026 Liechtensteiner Vaterland 1 de A total of 30 candidates contested the election.5 February 1949 Die Männer der Bürgerpartei https://www.eliechtensteinensia.li/viewer/!image/000476564_1949-02-05_19490205/74/-/ 26 June 2026 Liechtensteiner Volksblatt 2 de5 February 1949 Unsere Kandidaten zum Landtag https://www.eliechtensteinensia.li/viewer/!image/000469834_1949-02-05_19490205/40/-/ 18 August 2026 Liechtensteiner Vaterland 2 de OberlandFBPVU David Strub Gustav Ospelt Tobias Jehle Fidel Brunhart Josef Negele Johann Beck Emil Falk Hans Büchel Engelbert Schädler Alois Ritter Wendelin Beck Heinrich Andreas Brunhart Johann Wachter Alois Vogt Franz Vogt Josef Sele Franz Hilbe Theobold RischUnterlandFBPVU Eugen Schädler Rudolf Marxer Oswald Bühler Johann Georg Hasler Hugo Kind Eduard Oehri Josef Marxer Johann Georg Hasler Arnold Hoop Alois Hassler Chrisostomus Öhri Ludwig MarockSource: Liechtensteiner Volksblatt, Liechtensteiner Vaterland Results The seat distribution remained unchanged from the 1945 elections, with the FBP winning a majority of eight seats, whereas the VU won seven. Voter turnout was 92.30%.Vogt 1987 212File:Landtag liechtenstein 1945-1970.svg Progressive Citizens' Party 1555 8 0 Patriotic Union 1383 7 0 94 0 3285 VogtVogt 1987 212 By electoral district Electoral districtSeatsElectoratePartyElected membersSubstitutesVotes%SeatsOberland92,178Patriotic Union*Alois Ritter Wendelin Beck Heinrich Andreas Brunhart Johann Wachter Alois Vogt*Franz Vogt Josef Sele Franz Hilbe1,01852.15Progressive Citizens' Party*David Strub Fidel Brunhart Tobias Jehle Engelbert Schädler*Josef Negele Johann Beck Emil Falk93547.94Unterland61,107Progressive Citizens' Party*Eugen Schädler Oswald Bühler Rudolf Marxer Eduard Oehri*Johann Georg Hasler Hugo Kind62062.94Patriotic Union*Johann Georg Hasler Josef Marxer*Alois Hassler Chrisostomus Öhri36537.12Source: VogtVogt 1987 212 Aftermath thumb|The government of Alexander Frick Following the elections, the coalition government between the FBP and VU under the leadership of Frick remained. The same year, the VU demanded that the position of president of the Landtag be rotated annually between the two parties, which was accepted for the 1953–1957 legislative period.Brunhart 1986 47 References Bibliography Nohlen Dieter Dieter Nohlen Elections in Europe: A data handbook Stöver Philip 2010 Nomos 978-3-8329-5609-7 Vogt Paul Paul Vogt (historian) 125 Jahre Landtag 1987 Landtag of the Principality of Liechtenstein Vaduz de 125 Years of the State Parliament Tolstoy Nikolai Nikolai Tolstoy The Secret Betrayal Victims of Yalta Charles Scribner's Sons 1977 0-684-15635-0 New York City Brunhart Arthur Arthur Brunhart https://www.eliechtensteinensia.li/viewer/image/000468232/1/LOG_0000/ 50 Jahre für Liechtenstein 1986 Vaterländische Union Vaduz de 50 Years for Liechtenstein Liechtenstein State Library Liechtenstein General election Category:General elections in Liechtenstein Liechtenstein general election Category:Premiership of Alexander Frick