Turin's Referendum Turnout: 32.2%
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The votes were cast for five referendum questions in Turin, with the polls closing at midnight on Sunday. Compared to the 2022 referendum, which was a one-day event, it's impossible to compare turnout figures directly. The polls will reopen tomorrow (Monday, June 9) at 7:00, closing at 3:00 PM. It's worth noting that the turnout in Turin and Piedmont is slightly higher than the national average.
Lo Russo: "This is a crucial vote, even if I respect abstentions"
"This is a significant political vote: we need to change the Italian citizenship criteria, as suggested in Question 5, and possibly introduce Jus Soli or at least Jus Scholae. We also need to send a message to Parliament to reform labor laws," said Mayor Stefano Lo Russo, casting his vote at Istituto Comprensivo Montale on San Giuseppe day.
Turin's Mayor on the Referendums: "Vote yes on Question 5, but I get why folks choose to sit this one out"
The mayor also spoke about those who chose not to vote (like Governor Alberto Cirio): "I respect the choice to abstain from the referendum. It's natural for people to not vote on questions that don't affect them directly. The reason is also political: Those who abstain do so for reasons I understand, but for equally political reasons, I believe it's essential to cast a vote for Question 5 in this referendum." After casting his vote, Lo Russo shared that he would next accompany his newly eighteen-year-old daughter to the polls.
Polls Reopen Tomorrow
Polls closed at midnight and will reopen tomorrow from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There are 633,309 eligible voters in Turin. City officials confirmed that all 919 sections, including the 12 special sections for out-of-town students, were set up properly on Sunday.
Lost Your ID Card?
For those who have misplaced their ID card, two offices will be open exceptionally tomorrow: the electoral office at Corso Valdocco 20 and the central registry office at Via Giulio 22, both open from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Alternatively, voters can print a substitute ID card through the TorinoFacile platform or download the attestation for out-of-towners.
Transportation for Voters with Disabilities
Both on Sunday and Monday, Turin has arranged a free transportation service to help severely mobility-impaired voters reach the polling stations. This service can be booked by calling 011.01128008 on Monday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
What You Need to Vote
To cast your vote, you'll need a valid ID card (any photographed identification issued by the Public Administration, including a driver's license or electronic ID receipt) and your permanent ID card. If you lack an appropriate document, identification can be made by a polling station member who personally knows you. The same voting rules apply in all municipalities. More information on replacement cards and transportation for people with disabilities can be found on local administration websites.
The Turin referendum, a significant political event, involves changes to Italian citizenship criteria and labor laws, as highlighted in Question 5. While some choose to abstain from the vote, the mayor of Turin believes it's essential to cast a vote on Question 5, recognizing abstentions as a political choice. The polls will reopen tomorrow, allowing eligible voters to exercise their right to participate in policy-and-legislation matters that pertain to the general-news of the city.
