Rogliano and Benevento brace for upcoming municipal elections in Italy

In the southern Italian town of Rogliano, residents will vote in less than a year to choose a new mayor and council. Local discourse is dominated by speculation about potential candidates, with traditional party structures losing influence and personal networks and social media gaining prominence.

Meanwhile, Clemente Mastella, the outgoing mayor of Benevento, announced he will run for a council seat in the city after reaching the term limit for the mayoralty. He also signaled his long‑term goal of returning to his hometown of Ceppaloni to run for mayor there, echoing the path of veteran politician Ciriaco De Mita. Both stories illustrate how local politicians in Italy are adapting to changing participation models ahead of the next round of municipal elections.