Münster's new mayor election: Contending candidates Fuchs and Lunemann vie for the position
In the recent election for the City Council of Münster, the Greens emerged as the strongest faction with 21 seats. However, no candidate received an absolute majority in the first round, necessitating a runoff.
The election saw a voter turnout of 64.82%, with approximately 250,000 eligible voters in Münster taking part. Voters had the option to vote in person, at the central voting office, or by mail. Information about mail-in voting can be found on the city's website.
In the preliminary final result, Tilman Fuchs of the Greens received 41.30% of the votes, while Dr. Georg Lunemann of the CDU garnered 37.28%. The SPD, Die Linke, AfD, Volt, FDP, PARTEI, and ÖDP also won seats in the City Council.
The runoff election will be between Tilman Fuchs and Dr. Georg Lunemann, scheduled for September 28, 2025. The new Mayor of Münster will be determined by the candidate with the most votes on this date. Voting notifications for September 14 are valid for the runoff.
It is expected that the race will be a close one, with both candidates having strong support within the city. The outcome of the election will shape the future of Münster for the next few years. Stay tuned for updates as we approach the runoff election.
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