Bruchsal's upcoming mayor election set for the end of this month.
In the ongoing second round of the mayoral election in Bruchsal, projections suggest that Sven Weigt is leading with around 53% of the votes, while Helge Viehweg trails behind with 47%. (Update 6:45 PM)
The incumbent mayor, Cornelia Petzold-Schick, is not seeking re-election, leaving a vacancy for the role. The first projections were announced at 6:10 PM, with Sven Weigt receiving around 48% of the votes in the first round, and Helge Viehweg garnering approximately 38%.
Despite the rain, the town square is bustling with activity. Music is playing, and a tree set up by the fire department adds to the celebratory atmosphere. Polling stations remain open until 6 PM, and many people are still present, waiting for the official announcement and the closing celebration.
The voter turnout is currently at around 42.92%. The gap between the two candidates has narrowed slightly since the first projections, but the result is not yet official. People with umbrellas and those seeking shelter under the small canopy gather, waiting with bated breath for the final results.
The runoff is between Sven Weigt (CDU) and Helge Viehweg (SPD). The city council committee is convening, and the preliminary result has been published, showing Sven Weigt as the elected new mayor of Bruchsal with 54.47%.
The first projections of the second round, announced at 8 PM, show a clear lead for Sven Weigt, with around 56% of the votes. The official announcement of the election results is expected soon. Stay tuned for more updates.
- The general-news outlets are discussing the other candidates, Sven Weigt and Helge Viehweg, who are in the runoff for the mayoral position in Bruchsal, with Sven Weigt currently leading in the polls.
- Besides the mayoral election updates, there is a report on the ongoing political events, such as the city council committee convening to formalize the preliminary result of Sven Weigt's victory in the mayoral election in Bruchsal.
