1947 Maltese general election

General elections were held in Malta between 25 and 27 October 1947.[1] They were the first elections held under universal suffrage for women[2] and Agatha Barbara became the first woman elected to Parliament. These elections saw the Labour Party win 24 of the 40 seats.

1947 Maltese general election
Malta
25-27 October 1947

40 seats in the Parliament of Malta
21 seats needed for a majority
PartyLeader % Seats +/–
Labour Paul Boffa 59.86 24 +15
Nationalist Enrico Mizzi 18.05 7 +7
Democratic Action 13.28 4 New
Gozo Party Francesco Masini 5.21 3 New
Jones Party 3.47 2 New
Prime Minister after
Paul Boffa
Labour

Electoral system

The elections were held using the single transferable vote system. Property qualifications for voters were abolished, and women were also allowed to vote for the first time.[3] The number of seats was increased from 10 to 40.[4]

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Labour Party63,14559.8624+15
Nationalist Party19,04118.057New
Democratic Action Party14,01013.284New
Gozo Party5,4915.213New
Jones Party3,6643.472New
Independents1430.140–1
Total105,494100.0040+30
Valid votes105,49499.39
Invalid/blank votes6470.61
Total votes106,141100.00
Registered voters/turnout140,70375.44
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1302 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Rudolf, Uwe Jens; Berg, Warren G. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Malta. Scarecrow Press. p. 14. ISBN 9780810873902.
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1298
  4. Nohlen & Stöver, p1309
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