Simone Venturini (born 1 October 1987) is an Italian politician and lawyer serving as mayor of Venice since 2026. Previously a member of the city council and an assessor in the municipal administrations of Luigi Brugnaro, he was elected mayor in the 2026 local election.[2][3] He won in the first round with 51.03% of the vote and took office on 29 May 2026.[4]

Simone Venturini
Mayor of Venice
Assumed office
29 May 2026
Preceded byLuigi Brugnaro
Metropolitan mayor of Venice
Assumed office
29 May 2026
Preceded byLuigi Brugnaro
Personal details
Born (1987-10-01) 1 October 1987 (age 38)
Venice, Veneto, Italy[1]
PartyIndependent
University of Padua
ProfessionLawyer

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