According to initial figures shared by the centre-right candidate, Forza Italia treasurer Fabio Roscioli, he is currently in the lead, followed by the centre-left candidate Benedetto, who is well behind Giannetta, a supporter of Vannacchio.

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Roscioli, Benedetto, Giannetta and Toscano are vying for the seat formerly held by Francesco Cannizzaro, who has since become mayor of the Calabrian town. The lack of interest in the by-election stems from the fact that the campaign for the upcoming general election has already begun.