Municipal elections, polling stations open until 3 p.m. At 11 p.m. yesterday, turnout at 43.85% (down 6 points)
Almost two million Italians called to vote for the first round of local elections
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Polling stations are open until 3 p.m. today in the 117 municipalities involved in the administrative round on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May. Of these, 86 have fewer than 15,000 inhabitants, while the other 31 have more.
The third turnout survey (Sunday 11pm) recorded a turnout of 43.85% of the eligible voters. There was a drop in turnout when comparing the result with the 49.52% of the last round. There was a sharp drop (-5) in Genoa, which recorded 39.15% (it was 44.17% last time, but voting was only on Sunday). It plummeted Taranto by almost 8 points with 44.49% compared to the previous 52.28%. Above 50% Matera but still with a minus sign: 50.17% against 53.41% Ravenna (37.92%) leaves 3 and a half points on the ground on the last 41.40%
Eventual ballots ò8 and 9 June
The possible runoff rounds will be held on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 June to coincide with the referendum. The times will be the same as for the first round, i.e. from 7am to 11pm and from 7am to 3pm.
Decreasing turnout, at 7pm 33.48% voted
.The second figure for turnout in the current local elections in 117 municipalities (plus nine in Sicily) was 33.48% at 7pm, down from the previous round (36.30%). The most eagerly awaited challenge is that of Genova, joined by Taranto, Ravenna and Matera.
The 31 municipalities with more than 15,000 inhabitants will be called to a runoff, on 8 and 9 June, in the event that none of the candidates for mayor reaches an absolute majority in the first round. The referendum round is scheduled for those same dates. Voting will take place today until 11 p.m. and tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
