The 1990 Basilicata regional election took place on 6–7 May 1990.

Events Christian Democracy was by far the largest party, gaining more than twice the share of vote of its main competitors, the Italian Communist Party, which had its worst result ever in a regional election, and the Italian Socialist Party, which gained its best result ever. After the election, the Christian Democrat Antonio Boccia was elected President of the Region.

Results Parties votes votes (%) seats Christian Democracy185,40947.215 Italian Communist Party75,60419.26 Italian Socialist Party70,94718.06 Italian Democratic Socialist Party23,9186.12 Italian Social Movement13,2683.41 Italian Republican Party7,6832.0- Italian Liberal Party5,8891.5- Green List3,7221.0- Proletarian Democracy2,8530.7- Rainbow Greens1,8290.5- Antiprohibitionists on Drugs1,4760.4- Southern League Lucania6310.2- Total393,229100.030 Source: Ministry of the Interior