Michele Sodano

Italian politician

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Centre-right holds Arezzo and Macerata, centre-left takes Agrigento as Italian runoffs see turnout plunge
Italy's municipal runoffs delivered split results on 8 June, with the centre-right retaining Arezzo and Macerata while the centre-left claimed Agrigento, as final turnout fell more than eight points from the first round.

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