1880 Maltese general election

1880 Maltese general election

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8 of the 18 seats to the Government Council
First party   Party Anti-Reform Party Seats won 5

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General elections were held in Malta between 13 and 16 October 1880.^[1] The majority of elected Councillors were members of the Anti-Reform Party.^[2]

Background

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

A total of 2,400 people were registered to vote, of which 1,866 cast votes, giving a turnout of 78%.^[1]

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