In Italy, direct elections were held in all 1,177 municipalities and 11 provinces: in each municipality (comune) were chosen mayor and members of the City Council, in each province were chosen president and members of the Provincial Council.
The deadline for voters to register to vote in the 15–16 May elections was midday on Saturday 15 April 2011.
The voting system is used for all mayoral elections in Italy, in the city with a population higher than 15,000.
This gives a result whereby the winning candidate may be able to claim majority support, although it is not guaranteed.
Party votes in 29 provincial capital municipalities: Only 11 provinces were up for election.