1915 Maltese general election

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General elections were held in Malta on 19 and 20 January 1915. [1] Two of the eight elected seats were uncontested. [2]

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Background

The elections were held under the Chamberlain Constitution, [1] with members elected from eight single-member constituencies. [3]

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 7,907 people were registered to vote. [1] Cikku Azzopardi was elected in both constituencies I and VIII. He chose to give up the seat for constituency VIII, resulting in a by-election in March 1915. However, the candidate elected in the by-election resigned immediately after the election. [2]

ConstituencyNameVotesNotes
ICikku Azzopardi283
IIGiuseppe Vassallo203
IIIAntonio Dalli158Re-elected
IVLuigi Rosignaud–Unopposed
VSerafin Vella324
VIG Gauci Tramblett–Unopposed
VIICarmelo dei Conti Sant243
VIIICikku Azzopardi368By-election held in March 1915
Source: Schiavone, pp182–183

References

  1. 1 2 3 Michael J Schiavone (1987) L-Elezzjonijiet F'Malta 1849–1981, Pubblikazzjoni Bugelli, p19
  2. 1 2 Schiavone, p183
  3. ↑ Schiavone, p181
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