1849 Maltese general election

1849 Maltese general election

16–20 August 1849 1854 →

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General elections were held in Malta between 16 and 20 August 1849,^[1] the first in the country's history.^[2]

In 1835, Malta was granted a Government Council by the British authorities. It consisted of the Governor, four officials and three members appointed by the governor.^[3] In June 1849 Governor Richard More O'Ferrall passed a new constitution that increased the Council to 18 members, of which ten would be appointed and eight elected.^[1]

A total of 3,767 people were registered to vote, of which 3,315 cast votes, giving a turnout of 88%.^[1]