Italy —
English
 

Country

ACE provides you with a variety of up-to-date election-related information and documentation on over 200 countries and territories.  To select a country/territory, please use the drop down or interactive map below.


Country Compartative Data


President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): List Proportional Representation
Voting age: Other (specify)
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Governmental
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country



Italy

Italy





 

Italy

Description of Electoral System

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by electoral college to serve a 7-year term. In the Senate (Senato della Repubblica), 83 members are elected by popular vote via proportional representation to serve 5-year terms and 232 members are elected by direct popular vote to serve 5-year terms. In the Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati), 475 members are elected by direct vote to serve 5-year terms and 155 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 5-year terms. In addition, there are a small number of senators-for-life including former presidents of the republic.

Document Actions