Parliamentary elections were held in Bulgaria on 30 July 1893.[1][2] Following changes to the constitution earlier in the year, the number of members of the National Assembly was reduced.[1]

The elections were marred by riots in Peshtera, where attempts were made to steal the ballot boxes and assault the presiding officer.[3] Violence also occurred in Belogradchik, where attempts were made to prevent the polling station closing until supporters of one candidate had arrived.[3] Voter turnout was low, largely due to indifference in rural areas where national politics was not considered of importance.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Bulgaria", The Times, 13 July 1893
  2. ↑ Dunning, Wm. A. (1893). "Record of Political Events". Political Science Quarterly. 8 (4): 794. doi:10.2307/2140118. JSTOR 2140118.
  3. 1 2 3 "Bulgaria", The Times, 5 August 1893
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