1970 Piedmontese regional election explained

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

Events

Christian Democracy was by far the largest party in the Regional Council of Piedmont. After the election, it formed an organic centre-left government with the Italian Socialist Party, the Unitary Socialist Party, and the Italian Republican Party. The regional government was led by Edoardo Calleri di Sala until 1973, and then by Gianni Oberto Tarena, both members of Christian Democracy.

Results

Partyvotesvotes (%)seats
bgcolor=whiteChristian Democracy1,029,88336.720
bgcolor=redItalian Communist Party727,61925.913
bgcolor=hotpinkItalian Socialist Party296,21910.65
bgcolor=pinkUnitary Socialist Party231,1218.24
bgcolor=blueItalian Liberal Party225,3958.04
bgcolor=blackItalian Social Movement92,9513.32
bgcolor=deeppinkItalian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity87,4733.11
bgcolor=limeItalian Republican Party87,1003.11
Italian Democratic Party of Monarchist Unity28,0251.0align=right-
Total2,805,786100.050
Source: Ministry of the Interior