1913 Danish Folketing election

Folketing elections were held in Denmark on 20 May 1913. Although the Social Democratic Party received the most votes, Venstre won the most seats. Voter turnout was 74.5%.

1913 Danish Folketing election

20 May 1913

All 114 seats in the Folketing 58 seats needed for a majority

Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– Social Democrats Thorvald Stauning 29.56 32 +8 Venstre Klaus Berntsen 28.61 44 −13 Højre 22.41 7 −6 Social Liberals Carl Theodor Zahle 18.69 31 +11 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Prime Minister before Prime Minister after Klaus Berntsen Venstre Carl Theodor Zahle Social Liberals

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Social Democratic Party	107,365	29.56	32	+8
	Venstre	103,917	28.61	44	–13
	Højre	81,404	22.41	7	–6
	Danish Social Liberal Party	67,903	18.69	31	+11
	Independents	2,671	0.74	0	0
Total		363,260	100.00	114	0
Valid votes		363,260	99.19
Invalid/blank votes		2,955	0.81
Total votes		366,215	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		491,422	74.52
Source: Nohlen & Stöver