Political leanings to the left dominating the top positions in the South-West region
The Left Party Aims to Enter Baden-Württemberg's State Parliament for the First Time in the Upcoming Election
The Left party, a consistently social and left-wing faction, is gearing up for the state election in Baden-Württemberg on March 8, 2026. This election could mark a significant milestone for the party as polls suggest it could finally enter the state parliament.
In the 2021 state election, The Left party failed to clear the 5% hurdle and enter the state parliament in Baden-Württemberg, securing only 3.6% of the votes. However, the federal election in February 2025 saw a glimmer of hope for the party as it received 6.8% of the second votes in the region.
The leading trio for The Left in the upcoming election is Kim Sophie Bohnen, Amelie Vollmer, and Mersedeh Ghazaei. Kim Sophie Bohnen was elected to the top spot on the list with 88.1% of the vote, while Amelie Vollmer received 90.3% and was elected to a position in the top three. Mersedeh Ghazaei was elected to third place on the list with an impressive 67.8% of the vote.
Unfortunately, Ellena Schumacher Koelsch, who was originally slated to run as a leading duo with Amelie Vollmer, lost a runoff for the fifth spot on the list. There are no publicly available details confirming Ellena Schumacher Koelsch's identity or her previous leadership role in the Left party elections in Baden-Württemberg.
The state executive of The Left decided on a more comprehensive personnel proposal the day before the election, aiming to present a strong and united front. The election of a female leading trio is another first for The Left in Baden-Württemberg.
The latest SWR poll for the upcoming spring state election in Baden-Württemberg projects The Left party to receive 7% of the votes, potentially allowing it to enter the state parliament for the first time. This represents a potential increase in support for the party compared to the 2021 election.
Amelie Vollmer, the youngest candidate in the 2021 state election, is once again running for the state parliament. Her experience and the strong support she received in the last election could be crucial in helping The Left party achieve its goal of entering the state parliament.
The coming spring state election in Baden-Württemberg is expected to offer better chances for The Left party to enter the state parliament. The party will be working hard to capitalise on the support it received in the 2025 federal election and the latest SWR poll, and to convince voters that it is the best choice for a consistently social and left-wing faction in the state parliament.
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