Regional elections, voting in Lombardy and Lazio: our guide
Regional elections, voting in Lombardy and Lazio
Here we are: today, Sunday 12 February, and tomorrow, Monday 13 February, the citizens of Lazio and Lombardy are called to the polls for the regional elections. Let's clarify what the voting methods are, what to bring to the polling station and when to vote in the two regions.Lombardia Lazio Things to know about the regional elections in Lombardy Dates and times of the vote, the guide to the polls and information on candidates, the programs and the analysis of the proposals to get to the vote on the 12th and 13th February
Lombardy
There are four presidential candidates in Lombardy: Attilio Fontana for the center-right coalition, Pierfrancesco Majorino for the center-left and the 5-star movement, Letizia Moratti with her civic list for the third pole, and Mara Ghidorzi for Popular Union. During the electoral campaign we explained to you what the proposals on infrastructure and transport, on digital technology, on energy, on the environment, on the future of school and on health care for each candidate are. Instead, let's see how the vote and the elections will take place for the citizens of Lombardy.When you vote in Lombardy What to bring to the polling station How you vote in Lombardy Who is elected
When you vote in Lombardy
The citizens of Lombardy will be able to go to the polling station today Sunday 12 February from 7 to 23, and tomorrow Monday 13 February from 7 to 15.What to bring to the polling station
Once they arrive at the polling station, citizens must present their electoral card and an identity document in order to vote.What the electoral ballot looks like and how to vote in the Lombardy regional elections Not long now: the elections are upon us on 12 and 13 February and the citizens of Lombardy are called to the polls to vote for the president of the region among the four competing candidates. Here's what the ballot paper looks like and the instructions for casting your vote
How to vote in Lombardy
On the ballot paper, the same for both the president and the regional council, citizens can:put an X on the name of the presidential candidate . In this way, the vote will not also go to the lists that support it; put an X on the mark of the chosen list . The vote in this case will also go to the corresponding presidential candidate; put an X on both a presidential candidate's name and a list flag that endorses him; put an X on the name of the candidate for president and on a list that does not support him: this method is called split voting. To express their preference for the regional council, citizens can write the names of the chosen councilor candidates on the lines next to the lists. For each list it is possible to nominate up to two candidates, provided that they are of different gender if they belong to the same list, otherwise the second preference will be cancelled.
Who is elected
There is no ballot for the regional elections in Lombardy: the candidate who obtains the most votes will be elected president, even if he does not reach an absolute majority. As far as directors are concerned, a proportional criterion is applied with a majority bonus for lists that support the elected candidate: 55% of the seats are assigned to lists that support the elected candidate if they get 40% of the votes; between 60% and 70% of the seats, on the other hand, are assigned to lists that support him if the candidate has obtained more than 40% of the votes.Things to know about the regional elections in Lazio Dates and times of the vote, the guide to the polls and information on candidates, the programs and the analysis of the proposals to get to the vote on 12 and 13 February
Lazio
As regards the regional elections of Lazio, there are three main candidates for the office of president: Alessio D'Amato , outgoing health councilor, Francesco Rocca , current president of the Italian Red Cross and Rai journalist Donatella Whites . During the electoral campaign, we have seen the proposals of the candidates; instead let's see now what citizens have to do to vote.When you vote in Lazio What to bring to the polling station How to vote in Lazio Who is elected
When you vote in Lazio
Residents of Lazio will be able to go to the polling station today Sunday 12 February from 7 to 23 and tomorrow Monday 13 February from 7 to 15.What the ballot paper looks like and how to vote in the Lazio regional ones The regional ones are approaching: Sunday 13 and Monday 13 February the citizens of Lazio are called to elect the president of the region and the regional council. Here is how the electoral ballot is structured and how to vote
What to bring to the polling station
Once you arrive at the polling station, citizens will be asked for their electoral card and an identity document.How to vote in Lazio
On the ballot paper, the same for both the president and the regional council, voters can mark:an X on the name of the presidential candidate. With this modality, the vote will not go to the lists that support it; an X on a list tag . With this method, however, the vote will also be extended to the presidential candidate; an X on the candidate's name and on the endorsement list; an X on the name of the candidate and on the mark of a list among those that do not support him (split vote).
