Maltese general election, 1962

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General elections were held in Malta between 17 and 19 February 1962.[1] The Nationalist Party emerged as the largest party, winning 25 of the 50 seats.

Electoral system

The elections were held using the single transferable vote system,[2] whilst the number of seats was increased from 40 to 50.[3]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Nationalist Party63,26242.025+8
Malta Labour Party50,97433.816–7
Christian Workers' Party14,2859.54New
Democratic Nationalist Party13,9689.34New
Progressive Constitutionalist Party7,2904.81+1
Democratic Christian Party6990.50New
Independents1280.100
Invalid/blank votes927
Total151,53310050+10
Registered voters/turnout166,93690.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1302 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1298
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1310
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