General elections were held in Malta between 13 and 18 June 1870.Michael J Schiavone (1987) L-Elezzjonijiet F'Malta 1849–1981, Pubblikazzjoni Bugelli, p3
Background 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.
Results A total of 2,732 people were registered to vote, of which 1,908 cast votes, giving a turnout of 70%.
Elected membersNameVotesNotesRamiro Barbaro472Salvatore Cachia Zammit490Francesco Fiteni634Dun Luigi Fernandez498Baruni Gauci Bonnici95Elected from GozoEmmanuel Scicluna750Re-electedRuggerio Sciortino397Re-electedEttore Zimelli420Source: Schiavone, p176
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