Election for the new Bruchsal mayor set for conclusion this month.
The second round of the mayoral election in Bruchsal took place today, with incumbent mayor Cornelia Petzold-Schick not running for re-election. Polling stations remained open until 6 PM, and despite the heavy rain around the town hall, many voters braved the weather to cast their ballots.
As the voting concluded, the first projections showed a clear lead for Sven Weigt (CDU), with approximately 56% of the votes. Helge Viehweg (SPD) followed closely behind with around 44%. The gap between the two candidates has narrowed slightly in the latest projections, with Weigt receiving around 53% and Viehweg around 47% of the votes.
The voter turnout for the election was approximately 42.92%, with many people still present and waiting for the official announcement and the celebration to follow. The city council committee is convening, and the official announcement of the results is expected after the meeting.
The runoff was a close contest, with Weigt receiving approximately 48% in the first round, and Viehweg receiving approximately 38%. The exact result of the election is not yet official, and the preliminary result published shows Weigt receiving 54.47% of the votes.
In the midst of the election excitement, the market square was filled with music, and the fire department was setting up a tree to celebrate the occasion. As the night progresses, the city of Bruchsal eagerly awaits the official announcement of the new mayor.
For the most accurate and up-to-date election results, we recommend checking official Bruchsal city or local government websites or trusted news sources directly. The first results are expected by 8 PM.
Despite the tight race with Helge Viehweg (SPD), the latest projections show Sven Weigt (CDU) remaining in the lead in the mayoral election of Bruchsal, with around 53% of the votes. In contrast, Viehweg is projected to receive around 47%. Other updates in general-news include the ongoing politics of the election excitement, music on the market square, and the city's anticipation of the official announcement of the new mayor.
