Stefania Proietti, the mayor of Assisi, has been chosen as the candidate for president of the Umbria region by the center-left coalition, including the Democratic Party, Five Star Movement, Left and Greens, Socialists, and civic Catholic movements. She will be facing off against the current governor, Donatella Tesei, who is running for reelection with the center-right coalition. Proietti accepted the nomination unanimously from the coalition, which also supported the successful mayoral campaign of Vittoria Ferdinandi in Perugia. National leaders of the Democratic Party, Five Star Movement, and Italian Left have also backed Proietti in her campaign.
The date of the regional elections in Umbria has not yet been set, but it is being considered for mid-November or early December. Elections will also be held in Liguria and Emilia Romagna in the fall. In Liguria, the provisional date for the vote is October 27 and 28, while in Emilia-Romagna, it is set for November 17 and 18. Raffaele Nevi, a member of parliament and national spokesperson for Forza Italia, has expressed support for an “election day,” which has been proposed by many center-right parties. In Emilia-Romagna, the center-right coalition has chosen Elena Ugolini as their candidate, while in Liguria, the center-left is considering nominating Andrea Orlando, a PD deputy and former minister.
In Liguria, the center-left coalition is leaning towards nominating Andrea Orlando as their candidate for president, although the decision has not been finalized. In the center-right coalition, there is currently no consensus on a viable candidate following the scandal involving the outgoing governor, Toti. The initial option of Rixi, a League undersecretary, has been ruled out, and no alternative candidate has emerged. Despite these challenges, both coalitions are gearing up for what is expected to be a closely contested election in Liguria.
Giovanni Toti, the current president of the Liguria region, has been embroiled in scandal, which has left the center-right coalition without a clear candidate for the upcoming election. In Emilia-Romagna, the center-left is rallying behind Michele De Pascale, the mayor of Ravenna, who is seen as the frontrunner against the candidate chosen by the opposing coalition. The choice of candidates in both regions reflects a broader political landscape in Italy, with parties aligning themselves strategically to maximize their chances of success in the upcoming elections.
The upcoming regional elections in Umbria, Liguria, and Emilia-Romagna are set to shape the political landscape in Italy, with various coalitions vying for control of key regions. Stefania Proietti’s candidacy in Umbria represents the center-left coalition’s bid to oust the current governor and secure a victory in the region. Meanwhile, in Liguria and Emilia-Romagna, the center-right and center-left coalitions are engaged in intense competition to capture the support of voters and determine the future direction of these regions. The outcomes of these elections will have far-reaching implications for Italian politics and the balance of power between different political factions.
