Regional elections are set to take place in Emilia Romagna and Umbria on Sunday, October 17, with voting open from 7 AM to 11 PM and continuing on Monday until 3 PM. Key candidates include Donatella Tesei of the center-right and Stefania Proietti of the center-left in Umbria. In Emilia Romagna, center-left candidate Michele de Pascale, the mayor of Ravenna, faces off against center-right contender Elena Ugolini, who has backing from various civic lists. The vote is pivotal for both regions’ political future.