1907 Maltese general election

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General elections were held in Malta on 20 May 1907. [1] All candidates were elected unopposed. [2]

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Background

The elections were held under the Chamberlain Constitution, [1] with members elected from eight single-member constituencies. [2]

DistrictTowns
I Valletta East
II Valletta West, Msida, Sliema, St. Julian's
III Floriana, Pietà, Ħamrun, Qormi, Żebbuġ
IV Cospicua, Birgu, Kalkara, Żabbar, Marsaskala
V Senglea, New Village, Luqa, Gudja, Għaxaq, Żejtun, Marsaxlokk, Saint George's Bay and Birżebbuġa
VI Birkirkara, Balzan, Lija, Attard, Għargħur, Naxxar, Mosta, Mellieħa
VII Mdina, Rabat, Siġġiewi, Dingli, Qrendi, Mqabba, Żurrieq, Bubaqra, Safi, Kirkop
VIII Gozo and Comino
Source: Schiavone, p17

Results

A total of 7,091 people were registered to vote, but no votes were cast as all candidates were unopposed. [1]

ConstituencyNameVotesNotes
IAndrè PullicinoRe-elected
IIPaolo SammutRe-elected
IIICikku AzzopardiRe-elected
IVBeniamino BonniciRe-elected
VSalvatore Cachia ZammitRe-elected
VIAlfredo Mattei
VIIAlfred MicallefRe-elected
VIIIArtuto Mercieca
Source: Schiavone, p181

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Michael J Schiavone (1987) L-Elezzjonijiet F'Malta 1849–1981, Pubblikazzjoni Bugelli, p19
  2. 1 2 Schiavone, p181