Maltese Elections: Abela's Bid for Fourth Term
The 13-district legislature's composition is determined by the elections.
Prime Minister Robert Abela seeks a fourth term for his Labour Party.
The snap election was called four years into a five-year term due to future challenges.
Malta's economy grew 4% last year, supported by frozen fuel and electricity prices.
Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg argues the economy hasn't improved quality of life, citing rising rents and infrastructure pressure from migrant workers.
Ballot boxes will be transported to Naxxar for electronic scanning after polls close.
Official results for all 13 districts are expected by early Monday.
Opinion polls indicate Labour's continued dominance, though Middle East conflict could affect inflation in Malta.