Regional elections 2020 : after months of early election campaign, one of the most awaited political appointments by government forces and opposition is approaching.
On January 26, Emilia Romagna is called to the polls to choose the new president of the Region between the outgoing governor Stefano Bonaccini (supported by the Democratic Party) and Lucia Borgonzoni (League and center right). In what is known as "the Red Region" the M5s candidate Simone Benini also appears. In addition to Bonaccini, Borgonzoni and Benini Stefano Bonaccini on the left also go independently The Other Emilia-Romagna (with Stefano Lugli), Potere al Popolo (with Marta Collot) and the Communist Party (with Laura Bergamini). Finally, the 3V-Vaccini Movement We Want Truth with candidate Domenico Battaglia.
Also on January 26, Calabrian citizens will also choose their new governor . The candidates are Pippo Callipo from the Democratic Party, Francesco Aiello for the M5s, Jole Santelli from the Lega and supported by the whole center-right and Carlo Tansi .
But which other regions will be called to vote in the next 12 months? Marche, Liguria, Campania, Puglia, Veneto and Tuscany. The date is to be defined, but it could fall between May and June.
It will also vote to elect the mayors of Aosta, Arezzo, Reggio Calabria, Trento, Venice and 1074 other municipalities. Date possible between April 15 and June 15.