1970 Abruzzo regional election

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

Largest party by municipality

Events

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Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, gaining more than twice the share of vote of the Italian Communist Party, which came distantly second. The position of President of Abruzzo was held by Ugo Crescenzi (1970–1972), Giustino De Cecco (1972–1973), Ugo Crescenzi (1973–1974) and again Ugo Crescenzi (1974–1975), all Christian Democrats.

Results

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Parties votes votes (%) seats
Christian Democracy 325,644 48.3 20
Italian Communist Party 153,854 22.8 10
Italian Socialist Party 60,507 9.0 3
Italian Social Movement 38,863 5.8 2
Unitary Socialist Party 36,831 5.5 2
Italian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity 21,567 3.2 1
Italian Liberal Party 19,377 2.9 1
Italian Republican Party 16,983 2.5 1
Italian Democratic Party of Monarchist Unity 1,313 0.2 -
Total 674,939 100.0 40

Source: Ministry of the Interior[permanent dead link]