According to the first exit polls conducted by the Opinio Consortium for Rai, center-left candidate Michele De Pascale leads the Emilia-Romagna regional elections with an estimated 53–57% of the vote. Center-right candidate Elena Ugolini follows with 39–43%.
In a closely watched race, incumbent center-right president Donatella Tesei is polling at 46.5–50.5%, with broad coalition candidate Stefania Proietti close behind at 46–50%. The tight margins suggest a highly competitive election in this region.
Results will continue to unfold as votes are counted, with both regions set to play a critical role in shaping the political landscape.
