Mayor's race in Kappelrodeck concludes: Second competitor on the verge of defeat
In the small town of Kappelrodeck, a second application for the upcoming mayoral election has been received. Franziska Ebler, a new contender, has thrown her hat into the ring, challenging the incumbent, Stefan Hattenbach, who is also seeking a third term.
Hattenbach, who was first elected in 2009 with a resounding 65.6% of the votes and a turnout of 70.3%, has been a significant figure in Kappelrodeck's political landscape for over a decade. He has emphasised the need for full support, particularly from his partner Ann-Kathrin, to carry out the duties of the mayoral position effectively.
The election in Kappelrodeck is scheduled for Sunday, September 14. The local government committee will meet on Tuesday, August 19, at 6 pm to officially accept applications. The council has reserved the right to waive the presentation if there are few candidates.
Meanwhile, in Seebach, the election for a new mayor is scheduled for Sunday, September 28. The election is about the succession of Reinhard Schmälzle (CDU). The incumbent mayor, Hattenbach, who lost the election for the position of mayor in Oberkirch to Gregor Bühler in 2022, is not running in the Seebach election. Instead, two applications have been received: Markus Benkeser and Franziska Schnaidt, both independent candidates.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about the candidates, their qualifications, and platforms, it is recommended to check the official websites of the municipalities of Kappelrodeck and Seebach, review local news outlets or community bulletins covering the elections, and visit the official election authority or regional government sites responsible for elections in those areas.
Hattenbach succeeded Klaus-Peter Mungenast, who did not run for re-election after 24 years. Hattenbach's children, Jonas and Louisa, have grown up in Kappelrodeck since birth. In 2017, there was no candidate presentation as Hattenbach was the only candidate.
The town council will decide on the public presentation of the candidates on Tuesday, September 3, at 6:30 pm. For those interested in small-town mayoral elections and how to evaluate the candidates, feel free to ask for guidance.
Voters in Kappelrodeck have the opportunity to choose between two candidates for the upcoming mayoral election: the incumbent, Stefan Hattenbach, and a new contender, Franziska Ebler. In Seebach, the election for a new mayor is approaching, and the general news has maintained that two independent candidates, Markus Benkeser and Franziska Schnaidt, have submitted applications for the position.
