1985 Calabrian regional election

The Calabrian regional election of 1985 took place on 12 May 1985.

Events

Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, despite a moderate decline in term of votes, while the Italian Socialist Party made further gains. After the election Francesco Principe, a Socialist, was re-elected President of the Region at the head of a coalition comprising also the Italian Socialist Party, the Italian Democratic Socialist Party and the Italian Republican Party (organic Centre-left). In 1987 Principe was replaced by Rosario Olivo.

Results

Parties votes votes (%) seats
Christian Democracy 462,298 39.0 16
Italian Communist Party 287,436 24.3 10
Italian Socialist Party 211,891 17.9 8
Italian Social Movement 75,624 6.4 2
Italian Democratic Socialist Party 67,228 5.7 2
Italian Republican Party 39,285 2.3 1
Proletarian Democracy 17,127 1.4 1
Italian Liberal Party 8,225 0.7 -
Others 16,305 1.3 -
Total 1,185,419 100.0 40
Largest party by municipality

Source: Ministry of the Interior


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