The 1980 Basilicata regional election took place on 8 June 1980.
Events Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, largely ahead of the Italian Communist Party, which came distantly second. After the election Vincenzo Verrastro, the incumbent Christian Democratic President, was re-elected President for the third time in a row. In 1982 Verrastro was replaced by fellow Christian Democrat Carmelo Azzarà.
Results Parties votes votes (%) seats Christian Democracy161,61145.214 Italian Communist Party89,22324.98 Italian Socialist Party48,92913.74 Italian Social Movement19,7045.52 Italian Democratic Socialist Party18,6605.22 Italian Liberal Party6,1241.7- Italian Republican Party5,6261.6- Proletarian Unity Party4,6581.3- Proletarian Democracy3,2410.9- Total357,776100.030 Source: Ministry of the Interior