Overview
- Final tallies show Roberto Fico at about 60.7% in Campania, Antonio Decaro near 64% in Puglia, and Alberto Stefani around 64% in Veneto.
- Lega clearly outpolled Fratelli d’Italia in Veneto (about 36% versus 18.7%), underscoring the Zaia effect in the North.
- Participation fell to roughly 43.6%, a steep drop from 57.6% five years ago, adding pressure on parties’ claims of mandate.
- Fratelli d’Italia’s Giovanni Donzelli floated changing the electoral law for greater stability, Forza Italia’s Antonio Tajani voiced openness, and the PD’s Elly Schlein pushed back.
- Notable outcomes include ex-minister Gennaro Sangiuliano elected to Campania’s council, Nichi Vendola excluded in Puglia, and a local dispute over influencer Rita De Crescenzo’s removal from voter rolls after residency checks.