Battle of Backbone Mountain

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General elections were held in Malta on 24 January 1860.[1]

Background

The elections were held under the 1849 constitution, which provided for an 18-member Government Council, of which ten members would be appointed and eight elected.[1]

Results

A total of 3,343 people were registered to vote, of which 3,044 cast votes, giving a turnout of 91%.[1]

Elected members
Name Votes Notes
Vinc. Bugeja 729
Francesco Fiteni 1,062
Franc Grungo 803
Pasquale Mifsud 618
Guis. Randon 630
Filippo Pullicino 967
Emmanuel Scicluna 1,085
Ruggerio Sciortino 258 Elected from Gozo
Source: Schiavone, p176

References

  1. ^ a b c Michael J Schiavone (1987) L-Elezzjonijiet F'Malta 1849–1981, Pubblikazzjoni Bugelli, p3