The 1985 Italian local elections were held on 12 and 13 May.Storia amministrativa. La cronologia, 1945–1980
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and 86 provinces. The elections were won by the

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, led by

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. The election was also characterized by a strong result of the

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, which became the most voted party in the city of

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Municipal elections in the main cities

Provincial elections

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