General elections were held in Malta between 16 and 20 August 1849,[1] the first in the country's history.[2]
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Background edit
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]
Results edit
A total of 3,767 people were registered to vote, of which 3,315 cast votes, giving a turnout of 88%.[1]
| Elected members | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Votes | Notes |
| Don Filippo Amato | 619 | |
| Annetto Casolani | 606 | |
| Adriano Dingli | 117 | Elected from Gozo |
| Leopoldo Fiteni | 512 | |
| Montebello Pulis | 716 | |
| Arcangelo Pullicino | 511 | |
| Mikelang Scerri | 607 | |
| Giovanni Battista Vella | 425 | |
| Source: Schiavone, p175 | ||