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1953 Danish general election Folketing Turnout 80.58%
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Ballot paper in Copenhagen district General elections were held in the Kingdom of Denmark on 22 September 1953,[ 1] constitution . The Social Democratic Party remained the largest in the Folketing , with 74 of the 179 seats. Voter turnout was 81% in Denmark proper and 69% in Greenland .[ 2] electoral threshold was 60,000 votes.
Electoral system changes [ edit ] This election was held as a result of the passing of the 1953 Danish constitution . The new election law of 1953 increased the size of the Folketing from 151 to 179 members. The number of district seats was increased from 105 to 135, while the number of levelling seats was decreased to 40. This was the first election in which Greenland elected members.[ 3]
Party Votes % Seats +/– Denmark proper Social Democrats 894,913 41.31 74 +13 Venstre 499,656 23.06 42 +9 Conservative People's Party 364,960 16.85 30 +4 Danish Social Liberal Party 169,295 7.81 14 +1 Communist Party of Denmark 93,824 4.33 8 +1 Justice Party of Denmark 75,449 3.48 6 –3 Independent Party 58,573 2.70 0 New Schleswig Party /Independent9,721 0.45 1 +1 Total 2,166,391 100.00 175 +26 Valid votes 2,166,391 99.74 Invalid/blank votes 5,645 0.26 Total votes 2,172,036 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 2,695,554 80.58 Faroe Islands Social Democratic Party 1 0 Union Party 1 0 Total 2 0 Greenland Independents 6,183 100.00 2 New Total 6,183 100.00 2 New Valid votes 6,183 96.38 Invalid/blank votes 232 3.62 Total votes 6,415 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 9,356 68.57 Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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