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Coalition-backed candidate elected mayor of Venice
The candidate supported by Italy’s governing coalition won the mayoral election in Venice. The outcome marks a victory for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
May 25, 2:30 PM·1m read1 source
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The candidate backed by Italy’s governing coalition was elected mayor of Venice. The result gives Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni an unexpected win in the city’s mayoral race.
Voters selected the coalition-supported candidate over other contenders. No specific vote totals or turnout figures were released in the initial reports.
The outcome strengthens the position of the current national government in a major Italian city. Further details on the new mayor’s plans or transition timeline have not yet been announced.
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