1897 Dalanic general election

General elections were held in Dania on 11 July 1897. The election was won by Iván Agramonte of the Workers' Party, who received 46.9% of the vote. 
Mauricio Arnal expanded male suffrage in 1896. This benefited the Workers' Party with mostly working class support. Some liberals split from the Liberal Party to form the Liberal Union that was against the suffrage. 
Iván Agramonte won the election and made formed government. Agramonte formed a coalition with the Liberal Party to gain a majority in the parliament. He chose Martin Cantlapiedra as his First Minister.
== Background ==
The general election was held on 11 July 1897, brought about significant political shifts and marked a turning point in the nation's electoral landscape. The expansion of male suffrage by President Mauricio Arnal in 1896 set the stage for a dramatic surge in voter turnout and a widening of the electoral base.
Arnal's suffrage reform granted the right to vote to all adult male citizens aged 25 and above, significantly increasing the electorate. This expansion primarily benefited the Workers' Party, which enjoyed strong support among the working class and the newly enfranchised voters.
In anticipation of the elections, some liberals dissatisfied with the suffrage reform split from the Liberal Party and formed the Liberal Union. The Liberal Union vehemently opposed the expansion of male suffrage, arguing that it would undermine the stability and prosperity of Dania.
== Campaign Issues ==
The 1897 election campaign focused primarily on economic issues, such as labor rights, wages, and working conditions. The Workers' Party pledged to protect the interests of the working class and to promote social justice. The Liberal Party and the Liberal Union, on the other hand, campaigned on a platform of economic stability and limited government intervention.
==Results==
The Workers' Party emerged victorious, securing a historic win with 46.9% of the total vote. Iván Agramonte was elected President, becoming the first candidate from a socialist party to lead Dania.
The Liberal Party suffered significant losses, winning only 38.5% of the vote. The Federalist Party won 10.9% The newly formed Liberal Union secured 1.1% of the vote.
Summary of the election results
 	 	 	 	 	 	
Parties and coalitions	Parties and coalitions	Party leader 	Votes 	% 	Result	+/−
 	Workers' Party 	Iván Agramonte 	958,003	46.85	94 	New
 	Liberal Party 	Mauricio Arnal 	786,113	38.47	77 	79
 	Federalist Party 	Borredan Castellon	221,655	10.88	22 	14
 	Gálvezist Party 	Mateo Maroto 	56,192 	2.75 	5 	31
 	Liberal Union 	Leonardo Galán 	21,489 	1.05 	2 	New
== Aftermath ==
Agramonte's victory marked the beginning of a new era in Dalanic politics. The Workers' Party's dominance demonstrated the growing influence of the working class and the power of the newly enfranchised voters.
Agramonte formed a coalition government with the Liberal Party to gain a majority in parliament. He appointed Martin Cantlapiedra as his First Minister.
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