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Emilia-Romagna Regional Elections 2024

The Emilia-Romagna regional elections are underway, with four candidates vying for the top spot and a reduced number of candidates for the regional assembly.

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Partito DemocraticoLegaFratelli D'italiaForza ItaliaMovimento Cinque Stelle

Michele De PascaleElena UgoliniFederico SerraLuca Teodori

When and how will the voting take place?: The election will be held on Sunday and Monday, with polling stations open from 7 am to 11 pm and 7 am to 3 pm, respectively. Results will be streamed live on the regional portal following the closing of polls.
What are the voting procedures and rules?: Voters can cast a vote for a presidential candidate and a list, with the option for a split ticket. Two preferential votes for regional councilors are allowed, with the condition that they must be of different genders.
How many candidates are running for the Regional Assembly in Parma?: In the Parma province, there are four seats available in the Regional Assembly, and 54 candidates are competing for them.
Who are the candidates running for president of the Emilia-Romagna region?: The Emilia-Romagna regional election involves 3.6 million voters choosing from four candidates: Michele de Pascale (center-left), Elena Ugolini (center-right), Federico Serra (communist), and Luca Teodori (no-vax).
How does the number of candidates this year compare to the previous election?: The number of candidates for the regional assembly is significantly lower this year (531) compared to the previous election (739), reflecting a decrease in overall political participation.

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