1970 Campania regional election explained

The Campania regional election of 1970 took place on 7–8 June 1970.

Events

Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, gaining almost twice the share of vote of the Italian Communist Party, which came second. After the election, Christian Democrat Carlo Leone was elected President of the Region, but as soon as in 1971 he was replaced by fellow Christian Democrat Nicola Mancino. In 1972 Mancino was replaced by Alberto Servidio, to whom Vittorio Cascetta succeeded in 1973.

Results

Partiesvotesvotes (%)seats
Christian Democracy1,001,34039.625
Italian Communist Party551,59921.813
Italian Socialist Party276,22510.97
Italian Social Movement222,9188.85
Unitary Socialist Party177,8747.04
Italian Liberal Party89,8253.62
Italian Republican Party77,5133.12
Italian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity64,0982.51
Italian Democratic Party of Monarchist Unity58,9932.31
Pensioners of Italy Autonomous Party6,3850.3align=right-
Total2,526,770100.060
Source: Ministry of the Interior