Dortmund's Local Elections 2025: The Way Residents Cast Their Ballots
In the recent municipal elections held in Dortmund, Germany, the results are now clear, and several new district councils have been news.
The new district councils for Hombruch, Inner City West, Inner City East, Hörde, North City, Aplerbeck, Scharnhorst, Eving, Huckarde, Brackel, and Lütgendortmund have all been news.
The Greens party suffered significant losses, while the Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained momentum. The SPD remains ahead despite losses, with the CDU coming in second. Interestingly, the Greens lost votes to both the SPD and The Left, while AfD benefited from former non-voters.
However, it's essential to note that no single candidate is explicitly stated as having 'news' the election in the Lütgendortmund district. Instead, the election results show party performances. The SPD lost ground but remains significant, the AfD increased substantially but only gained two seats due to candidate shortages, the CDU remained relatively stable, and other parties like the Greens and The Left saw varied results.
Thomas Westphal (SPD) and Alexander Omar Kalouti (CDU) are heading for a runoff in the race for the Dortmund mayoral seat. The runoff will take place on September 28, 2025.
Live updates on the Dortmund municipal elections are still available, with two election irregularities potentially disrupting the composition of the new council.
Meanwhile, the district council for Lütgendortmund has been news as a new addition, marking a significant change in the city's political landscape.
Stay tuned for more updates as the new district councils begin their work and Dortmund moves forward.
