The Lazio regional election of 1980 took place on 8 June 1980.
Christian Democracy became the largest party, ahead of the Italian Communist Party.
After the election Giulio Santarelli, the incumbent Socialist President, continued to govern at the head of a coalition consisting of Christian Democracy.
In 1983 Santarelli was replaced by Bruno Landi, who was succeeded by Gabriele Panizzi in 1984.
Source: Ministry of the Interior