House of Commons — general election
United Kingdom elections · 1847-07-29 – 1847-08-26 · held
House of Commons: 656 seats in the recorded elected component.
Related elections
Results: final · partial coverage · Partial historical party/seat reconstruction; complete national vote denominator not established
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 205481 | 42.6% | 325 | — |
| Whig | 259311 | 53.8% | 292 | — |
| Repeal | 14128 | 2.9% | 36 | — |
Only House of Commons seats are counted; the upper chamber has a separate institutional history. Seat totals include unopposed returns and abstentionist MPs. Historic constituencies, franchise and territory differ from today. Only source-supported leading party/faction figures are entered. A complete national party allocation or voter denominator is not established; missing seats and votes are not inferred.
Sources & further reading
Commons Library: national election dates and polling intervals