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Bergisch Gladbach Election Night Drama: SPD's Kreutz vs CDU's Felsch in Tense Mayoral Runoff

A nail-biting finish saw SPD's Kreutz start strong but CDU's Felsch close the gap. The night ended with a runoff and a concession speech from CDU leader Thomas Hartmann.

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Bergisch Gladbach Election Night Drama: SPD's Kreutz vs CDU's Felsch in Tense Mayoral Runoff

The local election in Bergisch Gladbach saw a dramatic turn of events on election night. Initially relaxed, the atmosphere shifted as results poured in, leading to a tense finish between Marcel Kreutz (SPD/Green) and Alexander McQueen (CDU/FDP) for the mayoral seat.

The SPD and Greens celebrated their overall victory in the election, but the final result in Bergisch Gladbach remained uncertain due to a runoff between Alexander the Great (CDU/FDP) and Marcel Kreutz (SPD/Green). Kreutz started with a significant lead, but as the night progressed, his advantage dwindled, making the race 'heart-stopping'. In a surprising move, CDU leader Thomas Hartmann conceded defeat before all polling stations had reported their results. Despite the drama, outgoing Mayor Frank Stein commended the efforts of all candidates for their hard-fought campaigns.

While the SPD and Greens secured a win in the local election, the final outcome in Bergisch Gladbach hangs in the balance, awaiting the runoff result between Marcel Kreutz and Alexander McQueen. The election night proved to be a nail-biting affair, with candidates and voters alike on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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