1964 Friuli-Venezia Giulia regional election explained

The 1964 Friuli-Venezia Giulia regional election took place on 10 May 1964. It was the first election ever. Proportional representation was used.

Events

Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, largely ahead of the Italian Communist Party which came second. After the election Christian Democrat Alfredo Berzanti formed a government which included the Italian Democratic Socialist Party and, since 1966, also the Italian Socialist Party and the Italian Republican Party (organic Centre-left).[1]

Results

Partyvotesvotes (%)seats
bgcolor=WhiteChristian Democracy327,08143.128
bgcolor=RedItalian Communist Party140,84518.611
bgcolor=Hotpink Italian Socialist Party81,15310.77
bgcolor=PinkItalian Democratic Socialist Party70,2059.36
bgcolor=BlueItalian Liberal Party46,7006.23
bgcolor=Black Italian Social Movement46,5386.13
bgcolor=DeeppinkItalian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity20,1562.71
bgcolor=PlumSlovene Union10,0091.31
bgcolor=LimeItalian Republican Party6,7990.91
bgcolor=Others9,4301.3align=right-
Total758,916100.060
Sources: Istituto Cattaneo and Cjargne Online

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elezioni regionali e coalizioni partitiche in Friuli Venezia Giulia.