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The 1837 UK general election saw Robert Peel's Conservatives close further on the position of the Whigs, who won their fourth election of the decade.
The election produced the first parliament after the death of William IV and the first of Victoria's reign.
[edit] Results
| UK General Election 1837 |
| Party |
Seats |
Gains |
Losses |
Net Gain/Loss |
Seats % |
Votes % |
Votes |
+/- |
| |
Whig |
344 |
|
|
- 41 |
|
51.7 |
418,331 |
- 5.5 |
| |
Conservative |
314 |
|
|
+ 41 |
|
48.3 |
379,694 |
+ 5.5 |
Total votes cast: 798,025
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