The 1970 Basilicata regional election took place on 7–8 June 1970.
Events Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, gaining almost twice the share of vote of the Italian Communist Party, which came distantly second. After the election Christian Democrat Vincenzo Verrastro was elected President of the Region.
Results Parties votes votes (%) seats Christian Democracy131,60242.414 Italian Communist Party74,68824.07 Italian Socialist Party39,46412.74 Unitary Socialist Party27,3018.82 Italian Social Movement14,9844.81 Italian Liberal Party9,6233.11 Italian Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity7,6532.51 Italian Republican Party5,4071.7- Total310,722100.030 Source: Ministry of the Interior