Elections to the Legislative Sejm in 1919. An outline of the campaign Cover Image

Wybory do Sejmu Ustawodawczego w 1919 roku. Rysy kampanii
Elections to the Legislative Sejm in 1919. An outline of the campaign

Author(s): Zdzisław Ilski
Subject(s): History of Law, Political history
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: central right wing; formation; left wing; electoral register; electoral law; press; competition; rally; election strategy; electoral union

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the elections to the Legislative Sejm in 1919, along with the rules and conditions of the election. It is focused on the course the election campaign. Political formations taking part in the competition for Deputies’ mandates are discussed, as well as their consolidation into two main political camps: the centre-right and the left; electoral strategies and spheres of competition are also analysed. Furthermore, the roles of rallies and the press in the electoral campaign, as well as the substantial content of the competition are discussed. The role of women in the campaign is outlined. Election results are presented, as well as their infl uence on the efficient functioning of the Legislative Sejm.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 27-56
  • Page Count: 30
  • Language: Polish