1940 Faroese general election

General elections were held in the Faroe Islands on 30 January 1940.[1] The Union Party emerged as the largest party in the Løgting, winning 8 of the 24 seats.

1940 Faroese general election
Faroe Islands
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PartyLeader%Seats+/–
UnionAndrass Samuelsen32.2980
People'sJóannes Patursson24.726New
Social DemocraticPeter Mohr Dam23.8660
Self-GovernmentLouis Zachariasen16.194−4
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Union Party2,72232.2980
People's Party2,08424.726New
Social Democratic Party2,01223.8660
Self-Government Party1,36516.194–4
Separatist Party1391.650New
Independents1091.290New
Total8,431100.00240
Source: Election Passport (votes)

References