Basilicata 2024 Elections: Low Turnout and Anticipation for Results
Elections in Basilicata 2024: Live Updates on Results
The regional elections in Basilicata for 2024 are ongoing, with polling stations open today from 07:00 until 15:00.
The counting process is expected to start immediately after and must be concluded within a maximum of 12 hours.
Candidates and Potential Outcomes
Three candidates are running for the regional elections in Basilicata 2024.
The incumbent center-right President Vito Bardi, supported by Azione and Italia Viva, Piero Marrese representing the center-left coalition including the Five Star Movement, and Eustachio Follia from Volt.
Vito Bardi, with the endorsement of Azione and Italia Viva, is aiming for a second term as the leader of the Region.
The center-left coalition, expanded to include the Five Star Movement, will need to overcome internal divisions and compete against Volt to secure victory.
Follow the live updates of the Basilicata 2024 regional elections for the latest news on the voting process.
The real-time vote count will begin at 15:00 on Monday and will continue until the official results are announced.
Current Voter Turnout and Speculations
The low voter turnout recorded could potentially favor the incumbent President Bardi, as recent years have seen a disenchantment among the center-left electorate, leading to lower participation.
However, the significantly lower turnout compared to 2019 introduces uncertainty into the outcome.
Yesterday, only 37.74% of eligible voters had cast their ballots by 11:00 PM, a notable drop from the 53.52% turnout in 2019.
The possibility of an increase in voter participation today remains to be seen.
As the counting of votes commences, the first results will be available after polling stations close.
Ultimately, the candidate with the highest number of votes will be elected as the new President of the Basilicata Region, as there is no provision for a runoff.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Basilicata 2024 elections as the day progresses.
