General elections were held in Malta between 1 and 3 March 1888.[1]
Background
The elections were the first held under the new Knutsford Constitution.[1] The number of elected seats was increased from eight to ten, whilst a further four members were elected to represent nobility and landowners, graduates, clerics and the Chamber of Commerce.[2]
Results
A total of 9,696 people were registered to vote, of which just 3,487 cast votes, giving a turnout of 36%.[1]
