The Molise regional election of 1980 took place on 8 June 1980. Molise 1980

Events

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was by far the largest party, gaining more than three times the share of vote of the Italian Communist Party, which came distantly second. After the election

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, the incumbent Christian Democratic President, was re-elected, but he was replaced by Giustino D'Uva in 1982 and later by Ulderico Colagiovanni in 1984.

Results

Source
Ministry of the Interior
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