Baden-Württemberg: State Election Set for March 8, 2026, Here's Who's Likely to Compete
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Got ready 'cause it's gon' be a wild ride in Baden-Württemberg. Mark your calendars for March 8, 2026, as that's when the High-stakes Showdown (State Election) will go down in Germany's shining star.
The current ruling alliance, the Greens and CDU, has been calling the shots in Baden-Württemberg since 2016, under the ever-smiling leadership of Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann (Greens). Kretschmann won't be back for another round, but Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir, a Baden-Württemberg native, has been tapped as the Green Party's front-runner. recent surveys have the CDU barely surging ahead, with numbers over 30 percent, the Greens following close behind at roughly 20 percent, and the AfD trailing closely at 15 to 18 percent.
Visit Stuttgart in two weeks, for Rhineland-Palatinate's New State Parliament Elections to go down on March 22. The Rhineland-Palatinate Interior Ministry reveals that these two neighboring federal states will cast their ballots on different days for the first time since 1996 due to the mix-up in laws and holiday clashes.
A State Election in Saxony-Anhalt is expected to kick off in early summer 2026, and votes are likely to be cast in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania later in the year.
- Baden-Württemberg
- State Elections 2026
- Germany
- Stuttgart
- CDU
- Winfried Kretschmann
- Greens
The Players
Here's who's gonna be battling it out in the 2026 Baden-Württemberg State Election:
- Greens (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen): No strangers to power, the Greens have been rallying in Baden-Württemberg, often making their presence felt in coalition governments. They're currently running the show alongside the CDU.
- Christian Democratic Union (CDU): The CDU's a powerhouse in German politics and has its roots entrenched in Baden-Württemberg's government. They'll be gunning to maintain or boost their clout.
- Free Democratic Party (FDP): Could be joining the party or aiming to grab more seats in the State Parliament.
- Social Democratic Party (SPD): Not typically ruling the roost in Baden-Württemberg, but they might still challenge the competition and boost their mandate.
- Alternative for Germany (AfD): The AfD's made its mark in other German states with conservative roots and could be a contender in the election.
- In the 2026 Baden-Württemberg State Election, the Greens, who have been governing in coalition with the CDU since 2016, will be represented by their front-runner, Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir.
- The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), a dominant force in German politics, is expected to contest fiercely in the election, aiming to maintain or increase their influence in Baden-Württemberg.
- The Free Democratic Party (FDP) may aim to participate in the election or bolster their seats in the State Parliament, potentially offering coalition opportunities to the winning parties.
