1878 Hungarian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Hungary between 5 and 14 August 1878. The result was a victory for the Liberal Party, which won 239 of the 413 seats.

1878 Hungarian parliamentary election

5–14 August 1878
All 413 seats in the Diet 207 seats needed for a majority
Leader István Gorove Lajos Mocsáry Dezső Szilágyi Party Liberal Party Independence Party United Opposition Last election 333 seats, 80.43% 36 seats, 8.7% did not contest Seats won 239 76 75 Seat change 94 40 – Percentage 57.87% 18.4% 18.16% Swing 22.56% 9.7% –   Leader – – Party Independents Ethnic minority parties Seats won 14 9 Percentage 3.39% 2.18%
Prime Minister before election Kálmán Tisza Liberal Party Elected Prime Minister Kálmán Tisza Liberal Party

Results

Party	Seats	%	Parliamentary role
Liberal Party	239	57,87%	government
United Opposition	75	18,16%	opposition
Independence Party	76	18,40%	opposition
Minorities' Party	9	2,18%	opposition
Independent	14	3,39%	independent
Total	413	100%	—