1791 French legislative election
Legislative elections were held in France between 29 August and 5 September 1791 and were the first national elections to the Legislature. They took place during a period of turmoil caused by the Flight and Arrest at Varennes, the Jacobin split, the Champ-de-Mars Massacre and the Pillnitz Declaration. Suffrage was limited to men paying taxes, although less than 25% of those eligible to do so voted.
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All 745 seats in the Legislative Assembly 373 seats needed for a majority | |||
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| Turnout | ~4,300,000 | ||
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