WATCH | These are the PN's MPs elected through casual elections

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After more than a month of campaigning and political events, we now finally know of whom the House of Representatives will be composed of for the next five years.

Parliament is set to convene for the first time this Saturday, marking the start of the legislature.

A report on today’s casual election will follow shortly.

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A roundup of elected candidates through casual elections

Following the 2026 general election held on 30 May, casual elections were held for both the PN and the PL. 

The PN elected: George Vital Zammit, Andrew Agius, Graham Bencini, Graziella Attard Previ, John Baptist Camilleri, Ian Vassallo Hagi and Stanley Zammit.

The PL elected: Ramona Attard, Rebecca Buttigieg, Naomi Cachia, Clint Azzopardi Flores, Mariah Meli, Franco Mercieca, Andy Ellul, and Alex Muscat. 

Marilena Gauci first comments to journalists

In comments to the media, Marilena Gauci, who was present at the counting hall, stressed that she will use her position as a newly elected MP to be a voice for everyone, regardless of political belief.

Female candidates elected through gender quota

The PL candidates elected through the gender quota mechanism are Cressida Galea, Fleur Abela, Francesca Zarb, Yana Borg Debono Grech, Deborah Schembri, and Romilda Zarb.

Meanwhile, the PN candidates elected through the mechanism are Bernice Bonello, Julie Zahra, Norma Camilleri, Annabelle Cilia, Marilena Gauci, and Miriana Calleja Testaferrata De Noto.

More photos of elected MPs

Ian Vassallo Hagi 

Graziella Attard Previ 

George Vital Zammit 

Gender quota elected candidates known soon 

The candidates from both sides who will be elected through the gender mechanism will be known soon. The elected candidates will be female due to them being the under represented sex. 

Graham Bencini elected on 10 district 

Graham Bencini is the last candidate to get elected in today's casual elections. He returns to the House having served in the past legislature. 

John Baptist Camilleri elected on 3 district 

John Baptist Camilleri has been elected on the 3 district. 

A long-time PN activist and Marsaskala local councillor, Camilleri said the south of Malta, much like his locality faces challenges from the changes Malta is going through. He promised to keep the daily realities of such localities in the centre of his work in parliament.

George Vital Zammit elected on 12 district

Academic George Vital Zammit has been elected on the 12 district. His announcement he would be contesting the general election came late in the campaign. He had been tasked with coordinating the party’s election manifesto.

Vassalo Hagi’s focus will be on health sector

In his first comments to journalists, Ian Vassallo Hagi, a podologist, said he will use his seat to advocate for mental health.

He also noted the health sector in general faces a risk of collapse in Malta, adding that there is much work to be done.

Ian Vassallo Hagi elected on 7 district 

Ian Vassallo Hagi is the second candidate to get elected on the 7 district, joining Andrew Agius. The district was vacated by Adrian Delia and Rebekah Borg. 

Graziella Attard Previ elected on 10 district 

Graziella Attard Previ also returns to parliament after getting elected on the 10 district. She was elected through the gender mechanism in 2022. 

Andrew Agius shortly after getting elected 

Stanley Zammit elected on 5 district

Stanley Zammit returns back to parliament after getting elected on the 5 district.

In his first comments after being elected, the PN's former planning spokesperson said the planning sector is riddled with challenges, citing government's controversial attenpt to overhaul the sector last year.

When asked whether he wishes  to be given the same portfolio, he said that this is up to the PN leader.

Andrew Agius elected on 7 district

The first election of the day is in, and Andrew Agius is the first candidate to get elected to the 7 district through casual election. 

He is the first veterinarian to get elected into parliament. 

Order of districts decided

The first casual election will be held on the 7 district to decide which candidate will take the seat vacated by Rebekah Borg.

This will be followed by the 5 district, which is a seat vacated by Conrad Borg Manche, and the 10 district vacated by Mark Anthony Sammut.

Following that, a casual election on the 7 district will take place for the seat vacated by Adrian Delia, followed by Alex Borg's vacated seat on the 12 district.

The final two districts are the 3 district and 10 district.

Who are the candidates vying to get elected through casual elections?

3 District (seat vacated by Stephen Spiteri)

Andrew Agius, Errol Cutajar, John Baptist Camilleri, Ray Gatt, Leone Sciberras

5 District (seat vacated by Conrad Borg Manche)

Duncan Borg Myatt, Stefan Caruana, Oliver Cini, Owen Sciberras, Stanley Zammit

7 District (seat vacated by Adrian Delia)

Andrew Agius, Charles Azzopardi, Paul Mazzola, Ian Vassallo Hagi

7 District (seat vacated by Rebekah Borg)

Andrew Agius, Charles Azzopardi, Paul Mazzola, Ian Vassallo Hagi

10 District (seat vacated by Mark Anthony Sammut)

Joe Aquilina, Graziella Attard Previ, Graham Bencini, David Bonello, Albert Buttigieg, Errol Cutajar, Ray Gatt, Marilena Gauci, Noel Muscat

10 District (seat vacated by Joe Giglio)

Joe Aquilina, Graziella Attard Previ, Graham Bencini, David Bonello, Albert Buttigieg, Errol Cutajar, Ray Gatt, Marilena Gauci, Noel Muscat

12 District (seat vacated by Alex Borg)

Charles Azzopardi, David Bonello, Joe Grech, Jonathan Muscat, Ian Vassallo Hagi, George Vital Zammit

Which districts are in play?

The Electoral Commission received 42 nominations for the seven seats vacated by Alex Borg, Adrian Delia, Rebekah Borg, Stephen Spiteri, Mark Anthony Falzon, Conrad Borg Manche and Joe Giglio.

Casual elections will be held on the 3, 5, 7, 10 and 12 districts. There will be two casual elections each on the 7 and 10 districts after Adrian Delia and Rebekah Borg both ceded their seat on the 7 District and Joe Giglio and Mark Anthony Sammut gave up their seat on the 10 District.

How do casual elections work?

When an elected candidate vacates their parliamentary seat, a casual election is held to fill the vacancy. Only candidates from the same political party who contested the election in that district are eligible to take part.

The Electoral Commission examines the ballots that helped elect the departing MP and redistributes them according to voters’ next preferences among the eligible candidates. The candidate who secures the required quota through this process is declared elected.

Nationalist Party officials wait for process to begin

Nationalist Party officials are already inside the counting area waiting for the casual election process to begin. 

Welcome to the MaltaToday liveblog

Good morning and welcome to the MaltaToday liveblog. Journalist Matthew Farrugia is at the Naxxar Counting Hall as Nationalist Party casual elections are expected to start shortly.