Parliamentary elections were held in
Austria
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on 17 October 1920, although they were not held in
Carinthia
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until 19 June 1921 and in
Burgenland
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until 18 June 1922. They were the first regular elections held after
a permanent constitution was promulgated two weeks earlier.
The result was a victory for the
Christian Social Party, which won 85 of the 183 seats. Voter turnout was 80%.
[Nohlen, p212]
Results
Following the election, a coalition was formed between the CS and GDVP.
References
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Legislative elections in Austria
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