1946 Dutch general election


General elections were held in the Netherlands on 17 May 1946, the first after World War II. The Catholic [People's Party], a continuation of the pre-war Roman [Catholic State Party], remained the largest party in the House of Representatives, winning 32 of the 100 seats.
Following the elections, the Catholic People's Party formed a grand coalition government with the Labour Party.

Results

Indicated changes in seats are compared to the Schermerhorn-Drees cabinet appointed by Queen Wilhelmina after World War II.