Overview

• He posted images of himself casting a ballot in San Severino Marche, writing "Più marchigiano di un marchigiano."
• Mayor Rosa Piermattei greeted him at the polling station, where he appeared with partner Sabrina Colle and lawyer Giampaolo Cicconi.
• The appearance follows a hospitalization at Rome's Gemelli hospital for a severe depressive syndrome and a prolonged absence from public life.
• He said he hopes to marry Colle soon and signaled willingness to serve as culture assessor if the center-right prevails in the regional race.
• His posts drew thousands of supportive messages from followers celebrating his return.