Italy: Runoff election turnout down nearly two points by noon

Voter turnout for Italy's municipal runoff elections was 13.46% as of noon on Saturday, marking a decline of approximately 1.7 percentage points compared to the same time during the first round of voting. The figures, released on the Eligendo website, cover 1,212 polling stations across the country.

Regional turnout showed some variation. In Lecco, participation was higher than in the first round, reaching 17.85% by noon. Conversely, in Arezzo, turnout was slightly lower at 12.48%, compared to 12.94% during the initial vote. In Sardinia, where 148 municipalities are holding runoff elections, turnout was 17.12%, an increase from the previous round.

Citizens have until 11 p.m. on Saturday to cast their ballots. Polling stations will reopen on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The results of these elections will determine the leadership of numerous local administrations.