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Italy

22–23 Mar · Constitutional referendum
● Regional interest

A nationwide institutional vote, important domestically but narrower than a general election.

Date status: Held
Category: National (direct)
A country's own general, parliamentary or presidential election.
Direct vote — citizens vote directly for this position.
Last checked: 2026-09-01

Italians rejected PM Giorgia Meloni's constitutional justice reform (separating judicial/prosecutorial careers) by roughly 53.6% to 46.4%, on turnout of about 59% — Meloni's first major political defeat since taking office in 2022.

Recorded: 2026-09-06

No observer assessment recorded yet.

Past elections, turnout and electoral system details for Italy, from IFES ElectionGuide.