The political landscape in Liguria is shifting dramatically as the region prepares for upcoming elections following the resignation of former governor Giovanni Toti.

Toti, who was arrested in a corruption investigation, has left both the center-left and center-right struggling to find suitable candidates for the election.

The center-left is eyeing former minister Andrea Orlando as a potential candidate, while the center-right has yet to identify a strong successor to Toti.

With over 10 billion euros in public works funding at stake, the urgency for a unified candidate is palpable.

Meanwhile, Toti's political party has rebranded itself as "Lista Toti Liguria" and he may still campaign despite being barred from running for a third term.

The upcoming elections present a critical opportunity for both sides to redefine their strategies in a region that has been dominated by the center-right for nearly a decade.