1860 Maltese general election explained

Country:Malta
Flag Year:1814
Election Date:24 January 1860
Next Election:1865 Maltese general election
Next Year:1865
Previous Election:1854 Maltese general election
Previous Year:1854

General elections were held in Malta on 24 January 1860.[1]

Background

The elections were held under the 1849 constitution, which provided for an 18-member Government Council, of which ten members would be appointed and eight elected.[1]

Results

A total of 3,343 people were registered to vote, of which 3,044 cast votes, giving a turnout of 91%.[1]

Elected members
NameVotesNotes
Vinc. Bugeja729
Francesco Fiteni1,062
Franc Grungo803
Pasquale Mifsud618
Guis. Randon630
Filippo Pullicino967
Emmanuel Scicluna1,085
Ruggerio Sciortino258Elected from Gozo
align=left colspan=3Source: Schiavone, p176

Notes and References

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