Newly re-elected centre-right
Piedmont Governor Alberto Cirio said after his win Monday that
it had not been a forgone conclusion.
"In Piedmont, confirming an outgoing government is never a
foregone conclusion," said Cirio, who beat centre-left
Democratic Party (PD) candidate Gianna Pentenero by some 53% to
47%.
"Just think of those who preceded me, all valuable people such
as Mercedes Bresso and Sergio Chiamparino (both PD exponents,
ed.), who were elected in their first term but then were not
reconfirmed.
"I think I was rewarded for being a person among the people, for
listening to everyone, and for always trying to find the balance
between different subjects.
"I am very satisfied with this result and I am especially
satisfied because it is a confirmation".
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