Governance Poll 2026: Mayor Castelletti Drops Below 50%, Loses 7 Spots to 75th Place

Laura Castelletti, the mayor of Brescia, has seen her approval rating dip below the crucial 50% mark in the latest Sole 24 Ore Governance Poll 2026. The poll, which ranks Italian mayors, places Castelletti at 49.5%, a notable decrease from her previous 52% rating. This decline has seen her slide 7 positions in the national rankings, now standing at 75th out of 92 mayors surveyed.

The drop represents a significant loss of 2.5 percentage points in public support. Within the Lombardy region, Castelletti's standing is particularly precarious. She is now ranked just above the mayor of Cremona, indicating a regional underperformance that contrasts with her previous standing.

The Sole 24 Ore's poll is a closely watched indicator of mayoral performance and public perception across Italy. Castelletti's fall in the rankings suggests growing dissatisfaction or a shift in public sentiment towards her administration in Brescia. The specific reasons for this decline are not detailed in the provided information, but the numbers indicate a challenging period for the mayor's public image.