1895_Maltese_general_election

1895 Maltese general election

1895 Maltese general election

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General elections were held in Malta on 26 and 27 August 1895.[1] For the first time since 1883, every seat was contested.[2]

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Background

The elections were held under the Knutsford Constitution.[1] Ten members were elected from single-member constituencies,[3] whilst a further four members were elected to represent nobility and landowners, graduates, clerics and the Chamber of Commerce.[4]

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Results

A total of 10,426 people were registered to vote, of which 5,847 cast votes, giving a turnout of 56%.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    Michael J Schiavone (1987) L-Elezzjonijiet F'Malta 1849–1981, Pubblikazzjoni Bugelli, p13
  2. [2]
    Schiavone, pp177–179
  3. [3]
    Schiavone, p178
  4. [4]
    Schiavone, pp177–178
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