Ottoman general elections

Ottoman general elections were held in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the Ottoman Empire, particularly after the 1908 Young Turk Revolution. These elections aimed to establish a constitutional government and allow citizens to elect representatives to the Parliament. Though the elections introduced a form of democratic participation, they were often marred by issues like voter intimidation, manipulation, and restrictions on political freedoms. Overall, while they represented a shift towards modern governance, the effectiveness of these elections was limited by the empire's political and social challenges.