The toughest contest is expected in Tuscany, where Salvini is betting his candidate can oust the Democratic Party from the left-wing stronghold. Regional leadership is also being decided in Liguria, Le Marche, Campania, Puglia and Valle d’Aosta. Despite the complications presented by coronavirus, analysts are projecting a strong turnout, as the pandemic emphasized the significance of local and regional leadership. Regional presidents “are quite powerful and people understand this,” said Cristina Fasone, a professor at Rome’s LUISS University. “I think even more so after we experienced the first months of the pandemic.’’-AP

Source: The Standard September 20, 2020 11:15 UTC