Maltese general election, 1971

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General elections were held in Malta between 12 and 14 June 1971.[1] The Malta Labour Party emerged as the largest party, winning 28 of the 55 seats.

Electoral system

The elections were held using the single transferable vote system,[2] whilst the number of seats was increased from 50 to 55.[3]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Malta Labour Party85,44850.828+6
Nationalist Party80,75348.127–1
Progressive Constitutionalist Party1,7561.000
Independents1020.100
Invalid/blank votes854
Total168,91310055+5
Registered voters/turnout181,76892.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1302 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1298
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1310