by EH
Voters in four municipalities across the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia will head to the polls on April 13 and 14 to elect new mayors and municipal councils. The elections, which will take place in Monfalcone, Nimis, Pordenone, and San Pier d’Isonzo, are expected to shape local governance for the coming years.
In Monfalcone and Pordenone, the two largest cities involved in the election, the possibility of a runoff remains if no candidate secures an outright majority. In that case, a second round of voting will be held on April 27 and 28.
The elections come at a time of growing focus on local administration and development, with residents looking to their municipal governments for solutions to issues ranging from urban renewal to economic growth. Pordenone, a city with a population of around 50,000, will see voters elect a 40-member council, while Monfalcone will select 24 councilors. The smaller municipalities of Nimis and San Pier d’Isonzo will each elect 12 representatives.
To ensure transparency and voter engagement, official notices detailing polling locations and schedules will be posted across the municipalities starting February 27. Polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on both election days in the first round, with extended hours in the runoff—until 11 p.m. on Sunday and until 3 p.m. on Monday.
With the election just weeks away, candidates are expected to ramp up their campaigns, engaging with voters on pressing local issues. The outcomes will set the course for the next phase of governance in these four communities, reflecting both local priorities and broader regional dynamics.
