1849 Maltese general election
16–20 August 1849

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]

Elected members
Name Votes Notes
Don Filippo Amato619
Annetto Casolani606
Adriano Dingli117Elected from Gozo
Leopoldo Fiteni512
Montebello Pulis716
Arcangelo Pullicino511
Mikelang Scerri607
Giovanni Battista Vella425
Source: Schiavone, p175

References

  1. 1 2 3 Michael J Schiavone (1987) L-Elezzjonijiet F'Malta 1849–1981, Pubblikazzjoni Bugelli, p3
  2. ↑ Schiavone, p1
  3. ↑ Schiavone, pp1–3
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