The 1946 Italian local elections were the first after the fall of fascism in Italy, leading to the re-establishment of all municipal administrations, after the municipalities had been run by mayors and temporary councils appointed by the AMGOT in the South and by the CLN in the North.
The second turn of elections was held on 6 October (272 municipalities), 13 October, 20 October (286 municipalities), 27 October (188 municipalities), 3 November, 10 November, 17 November and 24 November.
The municipal elections of March 10 were the first to which women could also participate.
In 7 municipalities there was no prevalence of any party.
In 5 municipalities there was no prevalence of any party.