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]
Background
[edit]The elections were held under the Chamberlain Constitution,[1] with members elected from eight single-member constituencies.[3]
District | Towns |
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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
[edit]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]
Constituency | Name | Votes | Notes |
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I | Cikku Azzopardi | 283 | |
II | Giuseppe Vassallo | 203 | |
III | Antonio Dalli | 158 | Re-elected |
IV | Luigi Rosignaud | – | Unopposed |
V | Serafin Vella | 324 | |
VI | G Gauci Tramblett | – | Unopposed |
VII | Carmelo dei Conti Sant | 243 | |
VIII | Cikku Azzopardi | 368 | By-election held in March 1915 |
Source: Schiavone, pp182–183 |
References
[edit]See also: Presidential elections