# Omar Chessa elected Rector of University of Sassari

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-sassari-rector-election
> Updated: 2026-09-29T07:54:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 4.

The University of Sassari has concluded its election for the 2026-2032 rector term. Following a second round of voting where no candidate achieved an absolute majority, a runoff was held between Francesco Morandi and Omar Chessa.

On September 28, Omar Chessa was elected as the new Rector, succeeding Gavino Mariotti. The final vote saw a 91.6% turnout, with 1,068 votes cast out of 1,166 eligible voters. Chessa secured 364 votes, while Morandi received 312 votes. There were 22 blank ballots recorded during the process.

Chessa is scheduled to officially assume his duties on December 8, 2026.

## Claims

- Omar Chessa was elected as the new Rector of the University of Sassari. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The term for the new Rector is set for 2026 to 2032. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The election turnout was 91.6%, representing 1,068 out of 1,166 eligible voters. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Omar Chessa received 364 votes, while Francesco Morandi received 312 votes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The new Rector will officially begin his term on December 8, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Omar Chessa succeeds Gavino Mariotti as Rector. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Omar Chessa elected Rector of the University of Sassari

Jurist Omar Chessa has been elected Rector of the University of Sassari for the 2026-2032 term, succeeding Gavino Mariotti following a decisive vote with 91.6% turnout.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/omar-chessa-elected-rector-of-the-university-of-sassari

### 2026-09-26: University of Sassari holds runoff election for new rector

The University of Sassari is conducting a runoff election between Francesco Morandi and Omar Chessa to appoint a new rector, following a competitive second round of voting.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-sassari-holds-runoff-election-for-new-rector

### 2026-09-26: Sapienza University prepares for rector elections

Sapienza University of Rome will begin voting for a new rector on October 6, with five candidates competing to shape the institution's future governance and policy direction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sapienza-university-prepares-for-rector-elections

### 2026-09-21: University of Sassari rector election heads to runoff

The University of Sassari will hold a runoff on September 28 between Francesco Morandi and Omar Chessa after no candidate secured an absolute majority in the rector elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-sassari-holds-second-vote-for-new-rector

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