As vote counting for Malta’s local council elections enters its final day, Labour has lost over 11,000 votes compared to 2019, narrowing the gap between the parties to 23,000 votes.
This translates to a 13% gap, down from 18% in 2019. The gap is expected to shrink further, with many PN-leaning towns yet to be called.
Labour’s losses have been matched by gains for both the PN and independent or third-party candidates. Of the 68 councils, 44 have been counted so far, with PN gaining 6,500 votes and independents gaining 4,200.
Labour’s heaviest losses occurred in key localities like Żebbuġ, Birkirkara, Marsaxlokk, Pietá, and Xagħra.
PN’s gains, though modest, have been significant in Pietá, Pembroke, and St Paul’s Bay. Labour holds the majority in 27 councils, PN in 13, including Msida and San Ġwann, while four councils are deadlocked.
PN has increased its seat tally by 14, now holding 134 seats, with independents and third-parties holding five more seats than in the previous term. Labour has dropped 11 seats since 2019 but still maintains a lead with 174 seats, 30 more than PN.
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Source: Electoral Commission Malta
