1870 Maltese Council of Government referendum

1870 Maltese Council of Government referendum

29 April 1870
Are Ecclesiastics to be made eligible to the Council - yes or no?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 1,409 96.05% No 58 3.95% Valid votes 1,467 99.59% Invalid or blank votes 6 0.41% Total votes 1,473 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 2,464 59.78%

A referendum on whether clergy should be eligible to sit in the Council of Government was held in Malta in 1870. It was approved by 96% of voters. Only 60% of those eligible to vote participated.

Results

Choice		Votes	%
For		1,409	96.05
Against		58	3.95
Total		1,467	100.00
Valid votes		1,467	99.59
Invalid/blank votes		6	0.41
Total votes		1,473	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		2,464	59.78
Source: Nohlen & Stöver