1970 Basilicata regional election

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Largest party by municipality

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

Events[edit]

Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, gaining almost twice the share of vote of the Italian Communist Party, which came distantly second. After the election Christian Democrat Vincenzo Verrastro was elected President of the Region.

Results[edit]

Parties votes votes (%) seats
Christian Democracy 131,602 42.4 14
Italian Communist Party 74,688 24.0 7
Italian Socialist Party 39,464 12.7 4
Unitary Socialist Party 27,301 8.8 2
Italian Social Movement 14,984 4.8 1
Italian Liberal Party 9,623 3.1 1
Italian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity 7,653 2.5 1
Italian Republican Party 5,407 1.7 -
Total 310,722 100.0 30

Source: Ministry of the Interior