Mayor election in Pforzheim approaching a head-to-head contest
In the city of Pforzheim, the mayoral election is set to take place on May 4, 2025, marking a significant event in the city's political landscape. This election will be the only contest for the top job in the city's administration this year.
The incumbent mayor, Peter Boch, who won the previous election with 51.5% of the votes, is running for re-election. Boch, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has been a favourite in the upcoming election as well.
However, Peter Boch will not be uncontested. Dimitrij Walter, who received 4.8% of the votes in his previous mayoral run in 2017, is running for mayor for the second time. Walter is actively seeking supporting signatures for his candidacy.
Notably, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has chosen not to run a candidate for mayor in the upcoming election.
Interestingly, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens in the Pforzheim city council were unable to find a common candidate for mayor. As a result, the field for the mayoral election is currently limited to Boch, Walter, and any other potential independent candidates who may emerge.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about the mayoral election in Pforzheim, including details on candidates, deadlines, and election results, it is recommended to consult the official Pforzheim city website or local election authorities.
