2026 Italian municipal elections in Messina and Senigallia

On May 24 and 25, 2026, voters in the Sicilian city of Messina will elect a new mayor and city council. More than 799 candidates are on the ballot, with voting open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the first day and until 3 p.m. on the second. Voters may choose a mayoral candidate together with a linked list or only the mayor, can split their vote, and may give up to two gender‑balanced preferences for council members. A runoff, if required, is scheduled for June 7‑8. Identification documents and an electoral card are required.

In the Marche town of Senigallia, the same dates see a contest between incumbent mayor Massimo Olivetti, challenger Dario Romano, and civic list candidate Marco Binci. Local volunteers will conduct an exit poll: after leaving the polling station, participants can copy their ballot on a provided sheet, answer brief demographic questions, and place the sheet in a sealed box. The compiled data will be published at 15:01 on May 25, offering insights into age, gender, and prior regional voting patterns. The initiative involves five high‑school students as part of a school‑work program.