Maltese general election, 1849

Maltese general election, 1849

16-20 August 1849

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General elections were held in Malta between 16 and 20 August 1849,^[1] the first in the country's history.^[2]

Background

In 1835, Malta was granted a Government Council by the British authorities. It consisted of the Governor, four officials and three members appointed by the governor.^[3] In June 1849 Governor Richard More O'Ferrall passed a new constitution that increased the Council to 18 members, of which ten would be appointed and eight elected.^[1]

Results

A total of 3,767 people were registered to vote, of which 3,315 cast votes, giving a turnout of 88%.^[1]

References

Elections and referendums in Malta General elections 1849 1854 1860 1865 1870 1875 1880 1883 1888 1889 1892 1895 1898 1899 1900 1904 (Jan) 1904 (Feb) 1904 (Apr) 1907 1909 1911 1912 1913 1915 1917 1921 1924 1927 1932 1939 1945 1947 1950 1951 1953 1955 1962 1966 1971 1976 1981 1987 1992 1996 1998 2003 2008 2013 next European elections 2004 2009 2014 Local elections 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2015 Referendums 1870 1956 1964 2003 2011 2015