Malta utilizes the Single Transferable Vote (STV) preferential voting system. Voters rank individual candidates by preference. As polls typically only capture party support, a realistic seat distribution cannot be calculated.
Current Polling: If an election were held in Malta today...
Electoral Law & System in Malta: An Overview
Direct Election
Citizens directly elect their representatives to parliament.
Candidate-Based Election
Voters cast their ballots for individual candidates.
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Voters rank candidates, and surplus votes are transferred to achieve proportional results.
Preferential Voting
Voters rank candidates in order of preference.
Free
Elections are free, fair, and offer a genuine choice between competing parties.
Historical Archive: Parliamentary Elections in Malta since 1945
General election in Malta 2022
General election in Malta 2017
General election in Malta 2013
General election in Malta 2008
General election in Malta 2003
General election in Malta 1998
General election in Malta 1996
General election in Malta 1992
General election in Malta 1987
General election in Malta 1981
General election in Malta 1976
General election in Malta 1971
General election in Malta 1966
General election in Malta 1962
General election in Malta 1955
General election in Malta 1953
General election in Malta 1951
General election in Malta 1950
General election in Malta 1947
Voter Turnout Trends in Malta
Political History: Overview of All Government Cabinets in Malta
Abela III
2024
Abela II
2022
Abela I
2020
Muscat II
2017
Muscat I
2013
Gonzi II
2008
Gonzi I
2004
Fenech Adami IV
2003
Fenech Adami III
1998
Sant
1996
Fenech Adami II
1992
Fenech Adami I
1987
Mifsud Bonnici
1984
Mintoff V
1981
Mintoff IV
1976
Mintoff III
1974
Mintoff II
1971
Borg Olivier IV
1966
Borg Olivier III
1962
Mintoff I
1955
Borg Olivier II
1953
Borg Olivier I
1951
Mizzi
1950
Boffa
1947
Data Sources and Methodology
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A comprehensive research database from the University of Bremen, documenting parties, elections, and governments for comparative analysis.ParlGov – Parliamentary Democracy Data
Additional Sources
Additional Sources
Döring, Holger and Philip Manow. 2024. Parliaments and governments database (ParlGov).
The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey
Additional Sources
Additional Sources
Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”