New Surveys Indicate Labour Party Widens Lead Over Nationalists

17 May 2026, 13:00 · Updated 17 May 2026, 16:02

New election surveys published recently indicate that the Labour Party has widened its advantage over the Nationalist Party. Both MaltaToday and The Times surveys show Labour making gains when compared to their previous polls.

The findings suggest a growing lead for Prime Minister Robert Abela and his party. These surveys come midway through the ongoing 2026 general election campaign, providing an insight into the current political landscape.

Newsbook reported that both newspapers' surveys had the common result of Labour making gains. The Maltese Herald also highlighted Labour's extended lead over the Nationalist Party, specifically referencing the MaltaToday survey.

New election surveys have provided more specific details on the Labour Party's lead over the Nationalist Party.

A Times of Malta survey, commissioned through Esprimi, projects the Labour Party with a significant lead of 28,600 votes. This poll indicates that the Labour Party holds 52.9% of the vote, compared to the Nationalist Party's 44%.

Meanwhile, a separate survey published by MaltaToday suggests a smaller, but still notable, lead of 17,000 votes for the Labour Party.

A new Marmarà survey, reported by The Malta Independent, indicates that the Labour Party continues to hold a significant lead over the Nationalist Party, specifically by 29,000 votes. This latest poll adds to the picture of electoral standings midway through the general election campaign.

Earlier reports on new election surveys had already shown the Labour Party increasing its lead. The Marmarà survey provides a specific figure for this advantage, further detailing the current political landscape.