1922 Liechtenstein general election explained

General elections were held in Liechtenstein on 5 February 1922, with a second round on 16 February.^[1] They were the first elections held under the 1921 constitution, which resulted in some changes to the electoral system. The result was a victory for the opposition Christian-Social People's Party, which won 11 of the 15 seats.^[2]

Electoral system

Under the new constitution the three seats in the Landtag appointed by the Prince were abolished.^[3] The number of seats in Oberland was increased from seven to nine, and in Unterland from five to six.^[3] The voting age was lowered from 24 to 21, although women were still not allowed to vote.^[3]

Results

By electoral district

First round

Electoral district	Seats	Party		Seats won	Elected members
Oberland	9		Christian-Social People's Party	6
			Progressive Citizens' Party	0	–
Unterland	6		Progressive Citizens' Party	3
			Christian-Social People's Party	2
Source: Vogt[4]

Second round

Electoral district	Seats	Party		Seats won	Elected members
Oberland	3		Christian-Social People's Party	3
			Progressive Citizens' Party	0	–
Unterland	1		Progressive Citizens' Party	1	Peter Büchel
			Christian-Social People's Party	0	–
Source: Vogt

External links

• State Election Regulations of 27 December 1921

Notes and References

1. [Dieter Nohlen]
2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1182
3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1158
4. [Paul Vogt (historian)|Paul Vogt]