Polling stations opened at 7 AM for regional elections in Emilia Romagna and Umbria, with voting spanning two days. Nearly 4.3 million voters are eligible in both regions. In Emilia Romagna, Michele de Pascale represents the Democratic Party, while the center-right is led by independent candidate Elena Ugolini. In Umbria, a competitive race is anticipated between incumbent Donatella Tesei and civic candidate Stefania Proietti, with several others vying for the presidency.