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General elections were held in Malta on 11 and 12 October 1909.[1] For the first time since 1895, all seats were contested.
Background
The elections were held under the Chamberlain Constitution,[1] with members elected from eight single-member constituencies.[2]
| District | Towns |
|---|---|
| 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
A total of 7,377 people were registered to vote, with 3,354 votes cast, giving a turnout of 46%.[1]
| Constituency | Name | Votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Andrè Pullicino | 257 | Re-elected |
| II | Emmanuele Said | 291 | |
| III | Francesco Azzopardi | 316 | Re-elected |
| IV | Beniamino Bonnici | 289 | Re-elected |
| V | Salvatore Cachia Zammit | 254 | Re-elected |
| VI | Alfredo Mattei | 255 | |
| VII | A Caruana Gatto | 308 | Re-elected |
| VIII | Artuto Mercieca | 355 | |
| Source: Schiavone, pp181–182 | |||
References
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