Maltese general election, 1947

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

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.^[2] The number of seats was increased from 10 to 40.^[3]

Results

Party	Votes	%	Seats	+/–
Labour Party	63,145	59.9	24	+15
Nationalist Party	19,041	18.0	7	New
Democratic Action Party	14,010	13.3	4	New
Gozo Party	5,491	5.2	3	New
Jones Party	3,664	3.5	2	New
Independents	143	0.1	0	–1
Invalid/blank votes	647	–	–	–
Total	106,141	100	40	+30
Registered voters/turnout	140,703	75.4	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1302 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1298
↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1309

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