Kornblum Continues as Mayor of Braunschweig - Kornblum intends to continue serving as the mayor of Braunschweig
Brunswick Mayor Thorsten Kornblum Announces Re-election Bid for 2026
Thorsten Kornblum, the current mayor of Brunswick and a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has announced his intention to run for mayor once again in the 2026 municipal elections. The announcement was made official at an SPD event, attended by Lower Saxony's Minister President Olaf Lies (SPD), who praised Kornblum's work as mayor.
Brunswick, the second-largest city in the state, has been under Kornblum's leadership since November 2021. The city has seen progress under his tenure, with courageous decisions driving it forward, according to Minister President Olaf Lies.
Kornblum's victory in the 2021 mayoral runoff election was decisive, securing 65.9 percent of the votes against CDU candidate Kaspar Haller. His victory marked a significant milestone in his political career.
Born in Lingen (Ems), Kornblum has a rich political background. Before becoming the mayor of Brunswick, he held leadership positions for the current Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius (SPD). His dedication to public service is evident in his long-standing membership of the SPD.
The 2026 municipal elections will determine the next mayor of Brunswick, and Kornblum's re-election bid adds an exciting dimension to the race. He expressed his readiness and expressed happiness at the potential of being given the trust again for the mayoral position in Brunswick.
There is no specific information available about Kornblum's career or political positions before his tenure as mayor of Brunswick in the provided search results. However, his work in the city has been notable, and his ambitions for ministerial posts have been a subject of speculation.
The announcement event for Kornblum's candidacy was held in Lower Saxony, with the SPD party leader present to show his support. Kornblum's dedication to the city and the party is evident in his continued service and his ambition to lead Brunswick into the future.
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