Claudio Martini


Claudio Martini is an Italian politician, former President of Tuscany.

Biography

Born in Le Bardo, Tunisia, from two parents from Livorno, Martini began his career in the Prato section of the Italian Communist Youth Federation.
In 1985, Martini is elected communal secretary of the Italian Communist Party in Prato, and in 1989 he is appointed Mayor, carrying out several important projects for the Tuscan city, including the creation of the Province of Prato in 1992.
At the 1995 regional election, Martini is elected Regional Councilor, supporting the candidate of L'Ulivo Vannino Chiti, and is appointed Councilor for Health.

President of Tuscany

At the 2000 regional election, Martini is the candidate of L'Ulivo as President of Tuscany, and manages to get elected, defeating former Minister and House of Freedom candidate Altero Matteoli. He later manages to seek re-election at the 2005 regional election, holding his seat as governor until 2010.

Senator

At the 2013 general election, Martini is elected Senator for the Democratic Party. He is not candidated at the 2018 general election.