This year, the election was held in 23 of the 68 Maltese localities.
These 23 localities are: Valletta (the capital city), Senglea (Città Invicta), Żebbuġ (Città Rohan), Żejtun (Città Beland), Balzan, Dingli, Fontana, Għajnsielem, Għasri, Iklin, Kirkop, Marsa, Mellieħa, Mqabba, Nadur, Pembroke, Qrendi, San Ġiljan, San Pawl il-Baħar, Santa Venera, Ta' Xbiex, Xewkija and Żurrieq.
A separate local election was held on 24 May in Mtarfa, after the previous council was dissolved a monthly earlier.
In total for the March election, 241 candidates ran for office.
Four candidates ran as independents.12 candidates contested the May election, Voter turnout was lowest in San Pawl il-Baħar (68 percent turnout) and highest in Dingli and Qrendi (both 94 percent turnout).