1854 Maltese general election

General elections were held in Malta between 3 and 11 November 1854.[1]

1854 Maltese general election

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Background

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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

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A total of 4,348 people were registered to vote, of which 3,882 cast votes, giving a turnout of 89%.[1]

Elected members
Name Votes Notes
Don Filippo Amato 1,266 Re-elected
Ign. Bonavita 798
Imhallef Bruno 903
Annetto Casolani 989 Re-elected
Salv. Naudi 1,112
Emm. Rossignaud 589
Paolo Sciortino 258 Elected from Gozo
Mikelang Xerro 1,555
Source: Schiavone, p175

References

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