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Reggio Calabria by-election counting under way amid low turnout

Voting was held to choose a successor to Francesco Cannizzaro in the Chamber of Deputies constituency, with turnout at 22.34%, down from 49.40% in the 2022 general election.

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What is happening

Polls closed after voting in Reggio Calabria and 70 other municipalities, and ballot counting began. Four candidates were running. Forza Italia representatives claimed victory for Fabio Roscioli, although the reports also said counting was under way.

Why is it on the Radar?

The election will fill the vacant Chamber seat, while the turnout was markedly lower than in the previous comparable vote.

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