1970 Molise regional election explained

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

Events

Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, gaining more than three times the share of vote of the Italian Communist Party, which came distantly second.

After the election Christian Democrat Carlo Vitale was elected President of the Region. In 1973 Vitale was replaced by Giustino D'Uva.

Results

Partiesvotesvotes (%)seats
bgcolor=White Christian Democracy92,83952.116
bgcolor=Red Italian Communist Party26,71415.05
bgcolor=Hotpink Italian Socialist Party16,9329.53
bgcolor=Pink Unitary Socialist Party13,5767.62
bgcolor=Blue Italian Liberal Party10,8026.12
bgcolor=Black Italian Social Movement8,0224.51
bgcolor=Lime Italian Republican Party5,2983.0align=right-
bgcolor=Deeppink Italian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity4,0782.3align=right-
Total178,261100.030
Source: Ministry of the Interior