1947 Maltese general election

General elections were held in Malta between 25 and 27 October 1947.[1] They were the first elections held under universal suffrage for women[2] and Agatha Barbara became the first woman elected to Parliament. These elections saw the Labour Party win 24 of the 40 seats.

1947 Maltese general election

25-27 October 1947
40 seats in the Parliament of Malta 21 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader % Seats ± Labour Paul Boffa 59.86 24 +15 Nationalist Enrico Mizzi 18.05 7 +7 Democratic Action 13.28 4 New Gozo Party Francesco Masini 5.21 3 New Jones Party 3.47 2 New This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister after Paul Boffa Labour

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.[3] The number of seats was increased from 10 to 40.[4]

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Labour Party	63,145	59.86	24	+15
	Nationalist Party	19,041	18.05	7	New
	Democratic Action Party	14,010	13.28	4	New
	Gozo Party	5,491	5.21	3	New
	Jones Party	3,664	3.47	2	New
	Independents	143	0.14	0	–1
Total		105,494	100.00	40	+30
Valid votes		105,494	99.39
Invalid/blank votes		647	0.61
Total votes		106,141	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		140,703	75.44
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1302 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
2. Rudolf, Uwe Jens; Berg, Warren G. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Malta. Scarecrow Press. p. 14. ISBN 9780810873902.
3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1298
4. Nohlen & Stöver, p1309