This morning, polling stations in Liguria were reopened for the election of the new president of the region. They will remain open until 3 pm, after which the vote count will begin. The verdict is expected in the evening, preceded by some exit polls and regional projections. Over 1.3 million voters are called to choose the new president, who will lead the region after nearly a decade under Giovanni Toti’s leadership. Ligurians can choose from 9 candidates, but the choice is essentially between two: Genoa Mayor Marco Bucci supported by the center-right (Fdi, Lega, Fi, Noi Moderati), and former PD Minister Andrea Orlando supported by the center-left (PD, M5s, Avs) and the centrists of Azione, as well as – although without formal alliances – by Matteo Renzi’s Italia Viva.
According to data provided by the Ministry of the Interior, yesterday at 11 pm the turnout was 34.68%. In 2020, at the same time, 39.8% had voted, a significantly higher figure than the current one. As for the province-specific data, in the metropolitan city of Genoa, 37.34% voted, in the province of Savona 31.55%, in the province of La Spezia 35.6%, in the province of Imperia 27.15%. Four years ago in the metropolitan city of Genoa, 40.09% voted, in the province of Savona 41.18%, in the province of La Spezia 39.47%, in the province of Imperia 37.15%. The Ligurian election is the first of three local tests that could also have national repercussions: after Liguria, on November 17 and 18, it will be the turn of Emilia Romagna and Umbria.
The election in Liguria is significant as it will determine the new president who will lead the region in the coming years. The choice between Marco Bucci and Andrea Orlando represents a clear split between the center-right and the center-left in the region. The voter turnout, although lower than in the previous election, still shows a significant level of participation in the democratic process. The outcome of this election could have implications for national politics, as it is the first of three key regional elections taking place in Italy.
The campaign leading up to the election has been intense, with candidates from different political backgrounds vying for the support of the Ligurian voters. Both Bucci and Orlando have presented their visions for the region and their plans for addressing key issues such as economic development, healthcare, and infrastructure. The final result will depend on how voters perceive the candidates and their proposals, as well as on the overall political climate in the region. The outcome of the election will shape the future of Liguria and will have an impact on regional and national politics.
Overall, the election in Liguria is a crucial moment for the region and for Italian politics as a whole. The choice made by the voters will determine the direction that the region will take in the coming years and will have repercussions beyond its borders. The outcome of this election will be closely watched by political observers and analysts, as it represents a key test for the current government and sets the stage for the upcoming regional elections in Emilia Romagna and Umbria. Ultimately, the election in Liguria represents a critical moment in Italian democracy and will shape the future of the region and its relationship with the rest of the country.
