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title: "New Faces and District Shifts Emerge as General Election Results Finalise"
date: 2026-05-31T22:55:04.404+00:00
updated: 2026-06-01T17:02:38.988+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "National"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-05-31/new-faces-district-shifts-election-results
source: Fil-Qosor
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# New Faces and District Shifts Emerge as General Election Results Finalise

## In brief

- Several new Members of Parliament have been elected, with at least eight individuals entering parliament for the first time.
- The Nationalist Party gained a second seat in District 5 and District 4, shifting the balance in those areas.
- Despite losing the overall vote in Gozo by 144 votes, the Labour Party retained a majority of seats there due to the proportionality mechanism.

As the final counts of the general election conclude, the composition of the new parliament is becoming clearer, revealing several new faces and shifts in district representation. At least eight individuals are set to enter parliament for the first time, with seven of them contesting a general election for the first time.

The Nationalist Party (PN) made notable gains in specific districts. In District 5, the PN secured a second seat, with Conrad Borg Manche and Toni Bezzina winning seats alongside Robert Abela. This marks a shift in the district's representation. Similarly, the PN also gained a second seat in District 4, a result not seen since 2008.

In Gozo, the Labour Party (PL) maintained a majority of seats despite losing the overall vote in the district by 144 votes. This outcome is attributed to the proportionality mechanism, which adjusts seat distribution to reflect the national vote share.

Lovin Malta and Times of Malta have been providing updates on the elected candidates and district results as they emerged. Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on [Labour's fourth consecutive general election victory](/article/2026-05-31/labour-secures-fourth-consecutive-general-election-victory).

Prime Minister Robert Abela has declared victory for the Labour Party in the general election, confirming a majority of 22,000 votes. Speaking from the Labour National Centre, Dr Abela stated that Malta has chosen to 'keep moving forward' and together they 'wrote history'.

Official results also show the Labour Party securing a majority of seats in Gozo, despite a smaller overall vote difference in the district. The Prime Minister is scheduled to be sworn into office tomorrow morning.

Following the victory, Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg echoed the sentiment that Malta has chosen progress, while PL Deputy Leader Alex Agius Saliba emphasised that this historic win would lead to further work. The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) and the European Socialist Party have both extended their congratulations to Prime Minister Abela and the Labour Party.

## The Spin Room

**High media divide.** ONE News and TVM News extensively covered the Labour Party's victory and the Prime Minister's declaration of a 22,000 vote majority, highlighting the significance of the win and the upcoming swearing-in. NET News, in contrast, focused on the election of deputies from a specific district without reporting on the overall victory margin or the Prime Minister's statements.

- **ONE News:** Emphasised the 'historic' nature of the Labour Party's victory, the substantial 22,000 vote lead, and the Prime Minister's celebratory remarks, along with congratulatory messages.
- **TVM News:** Reported on the Prime Minister's declaration of victory, the confirmed 22,000 vote majority, the Labour Party's seat majority in Gozo, and the schedule for the Prime Minister's swearing-in.
- **NET News:** Focused on the specific outcome of elected deputies in the 12th District.

## Updates

- **2026-06-01:** Updated with the Prime Minister's declaration of victory, confirming a 22,000 vote majority, and the announcement of his swearing-in tomorrow.
- **2026-06-01:** Updated with reporting from multiple outlets confirming that 15 MPs were elected from two districts, which will trigger a series of casual elections to finalise parliament's composition.

## Sources (25, 9 outlets)

- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/malta-ghazlet-li-tibqa-miexja-l-quddiem-id-deputat-prim-ministru-ian-borg/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/15-mps-must-give-up-a-seat-heres-what-happens-next/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/mps-elected-far.1129241)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/over-10800-voters-back-smaller-parties-in-2026-general-election/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/district-five-pn-clinches-second-seat-labour.1129318)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/05/31/alex-borg-huwa-l-aktar-kandidat-li-gab-voti-fdin-l-elezzjoni-generali/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/seven-new-faces-parliament-far.1129317)
- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/pm-to-be-sworn-in-tomorrow-morning-tvm-live-transmission/ "PM to be sworn-in tomorrow morning – TVM live transmission")
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/l-mumn-tifrah-lill-prim-ministru-robert-abela/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/labour-loses-fourth-seat-district-4.1129312)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/eight-newcomers-enter-parliament-as-labour-secures-five%e2%80%91seat-majority/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-06-01/local-news/Several-newly-elected-MPs-elected-on-two-districts-triggering-casual-elections-6736290179)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/il-partit-laburista-jikseb-il-maggoranza-tas-siggijiet-fghawdex/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/illum-flimkien-ktibna-l-istorja-il-prim-ministru-mic-centru-nazzjonali-laburista/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/il-partit-socjalista-ewropew-jifrah-lill-partit-laburista-ghall-mandat-storiku/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/il-pm-ihabbar-li-d-distakk-huwa-ta-22000/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/meet-the-eight-new-faces-heading-to-maltas-parliament/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/id-deputat-mexxej-tal-pl-alex-agius-saliba-jishaq-kif-din-ir-rebha-storika-se-tissarraf-faktar-hidma/)
- [The Shift News](https://theshiftnews.com/2026/06/01/labour-down-in-all-districts-as-pn-gains-13500-votes-biggest-swing-in-gozo/)
- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/the-candidates-elected-in-this-general-election/ "The candidates elected in this general election")
- [The Maltese Herald](https://themalteseherald.com/2026/06/01/corruption-pays-the-women-elected-to-parliament-and-those-to-be-elected-by-the-gender-corrective-mechanism/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/opinion/analysis/alex-borg-got-more-votes-than-the-prime-minister-gozo-shows-just-how-well-he-did/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/2026-election-here-are-all-the-candidates-elected-so-far/)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/05/31/il-hames-deputati-eletti-mit-12-il-distrett/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/labour-retains-majority-seats-gozo-despite-losing-144-votes.1129313)

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