Regional Elections: Low Turnout Marks Early Voting in Marche, Valle d’Aosta Shows Stronger Participation
ANCONA, italy – Initial turnout figures from italy’s regional elections reveal a stark contrast between the Marche and Valle d’Aosta regions. As of today, September 28, 2025, the Marche region has recorded a turnout of just 37.71%, while Valle d’Aosta demonstrates significantly higher engagement with 62.98% of eligible voters having cast their ballots.These elections serve as a crucial early test for national political parties and will shape the leadership of these two Italian regions.
The elections in both regions are being closely watched as indicators of the national political climate. In the Marche, six candidates are vying for the governorship, with the primary contest expected between incumbent Francesco Acquaroli and challenger Matteo Ricci.Valle d’Aosta, Italy‘s smallest region, presents a different dynamic, often characterized by proportional depiction and a focus on local issues. Voting in Valle d’Aosta concluded on Sunday, while the Marche region continues to vote. The results will provide valuable insight into voter sentiment ahead of potential national elections.
According to reports from Ansa agency, approximately 1.3 million residents are eligible to vote in the Marche region. In Valle d’Aosta, around 103,000 citizens have participated in the electoral process.
Further details on voting procedures and insights into the campaigns can be found at https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/politica.shtml. An article from Ansa details the regional contest as a “first test in the Marche” [https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2025/09/28/regionali-primo-test-nelle-marche_b8b7ec87-8262-4a4c-8972-5b1ddd8a4aa3.html].
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