Naples, Campania, Italy – The municipality of Casalnuovo di Napoli is once again at the forefront of local politics as it prepares for the 2026 municipal elections, scheduled for May 24 and 25. The electoral process will see citizens cast their votes to elect their next local administration.
Previous Election Results Set the Stage for 2026
In the last municipal election, Massimo Pelliccia emerged as the leading candidate, securing a significant 51.11% of the votes. Pelliccia’s victory was backed by a broad coalition of local parties and civic movements, including Casalnuovo Libera, Uniti per Casalnuovo, Forza Italia, Fratelli d’Italia, Prima Casalnuovo, Movimento Civico Casalnuovo Coccinella, Casalnuovo in Movimento, Ambientalisti Civici 2020, Oblò, Il Giglio, and Vivere Casalnuovo.
Following Pelliccia, Giovanni Nappi garnered 38.75% of the votes, supported by a coalition comprising Avanti per Casalnuovo, Io C’èntro, Nappi Sindaco, Partito Democratico, Lista Giovanni Romano, Casalnuovo Futura, La Città che Vogliamo, Città in Rete, and Cuore Fede e Rinascita Casalnuovese Lista Peluso.
Espedito Iasevoli, with the backing of Città Viva, Azione Sociale, and Gnc Gente Nuova per Casalnuovo, received 5.97% of the votes. Christian Cerbone, representing the Movimento 5 Stelle, secured 4.17%.
Key Candidates and Coalitions for the 2026 Election
As the 2026 elections approach, several candidates and their respective coalitions are vying for leadership. The current list of candidates and their supporting parties includes:
Nicoletta Romano
- Il Quadrifoglio
- Casalnuovo in Movimento
- Casalnuovo nel Cuore
- Casalnuovo Libera
- Uniti per Casalnuovo – Città Lab
- Forza Italia – PPE
- Prima Casalnuovo
- Movimento Civico Casalnuovo la Coccinella
- Casalnuovo al Centro
- Democrazia e Libertà
- Oblò
- Vivere Casalnuovo
- Il Giglio Legalità e Giustizia
Katia Iorio
- Partito Democratico
- La Vela
- Casa Riformista
- Movimento 5 Stelle
- Katia Iorio Sindaco
- Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra
Giovanni Nappi
- La Città che Vogliamo
- Nappi Sindaco
- Sinistramente Parlando
- A Testa Alta
Voter Turnout and Current Status
The voter turnout for the 2026 elections is currently at 54.33%, a slight increase from the previous election’s 53.14%. As of the latest update, 0 out of 42 sections have been scrutinized, indicating that the results are still pending. The Ministry of Interior is the official source for these real-time updates.
The election in Casalnuovo di Napoli is part of a broader series of local elections taking place across Campania and other regions in Italy, including Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Emilia Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardia, Marche, Molise, Piemonte, Puglia, Sicilia, Toscana, Umbria, and Veneto. These elections are crucial for shaping local governance and addressing the specific needs of each community.
The outcome of these elections will significantly impact the future direction and development of Casalnuovo di Napoli, influencing policies related to urban planning, public services, and local economy.
