Elisabetta Ricci is the new mayor of the city of Rapallo. With 52.61% of votes obtained (5,310 in total), candidate Ricci beat her opponent Armando Ezio Capurro in the run-off, who stopped at 47.39% (4,784 votes).
Elisabetta Ricci was supported by Noi per Ricci mayor, Con Bagnasco-Forza Italia and Fratelli d’Italia. For candidate Capurro, the similarity with the Democratic Party candidate Francesco Angiolani was not enough, as well as the support of the civic lists Progetto Rapallo 2024, Circolo Via Della Libertà 61 and Noi Con Capurro – Il Gabbiano.
The turnout was low, only 36.04% of those entitled to vote: in the first round it was 50.74%.
I’m happy with the result – the first words of Ricci, former city councilor –. My first thought goes to my father, a historic political figure from Rapallo who would have liked to be mayor. I think he would be proud of this success.”
“I would like to express my joy and great satisfaction for the victory of Elisabetta Ricci, the first female mayor of the city of Rapallo. Leaving office, after ten beautiful and intense years, to a good part of my government team is the best way to say goodbye. I would like to thank all my fellow citizens, those who have convincedly supported me and even those who have not done so. – were the words of the outgoing mayor Carlo Bagnasco
