Maltese general election, 1939

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General elections were held in Malta between 22 and 24 July 1939.[1] The Constitutional Party emerged as the largest party, winning 6 of the 10 seats.

Electoral system

The elections were held using the single transferable vote system, whilst suffrage was limited to men meeting certain property qualifications.[2] The number of seats was reduced from 32 to 10.[3]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Constitutional Party19,15654.56–4
Nationalist Party11,61833.13–18
Labour Party3,1008.810
Independents1,2653.600
Invalid/blank votes371
Total35,51010010–22
Registered voters/turnout47,30675.1
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, p1309
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