1870 Maltese general election

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General elections were held in Malta between 13 and 18 June 1870.^[1]

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]

A total of 2,732 people were registered to vote, of which 1,908 cast votes, giving a turnout of 70%.^[1]