Norderstedt residents have a crucial decision to make this Sunday as they head to the polls for a run-off election to decide who their next mayor will be. The two contenders vying for the position are Katrin Schmieder (55), an independent candidate who boasts the support of the FDP and the Greens, and Robert Hille (47), a CDU representative who serves as an authorized signatory in Hamburg.
In the first round of voting, which took place on October 8, Schmieder and Hille outpaced incumbent Elke Christina Roeder, grabbing 36.7% and 35.6% of the votes respectively. Roeder, a 56-year-old, fell short of the run-off with 27.7% of the vote. A total of 41.6% of the city's eligible voters turned out for the election, amounting to around 65,000 individuals.
Come Sunday, Norderstedt residents will cast their votes between Schmieder, the independent candidate, and Hille, the CDU representative. The winner of the run-off election will assume the role of the new mayor of Norderstedt, shaping the city's future.
To delve deeper into the specifics of this election and gain a more detailed understanding of the candidates' platforms and campaign strategies, it's advisable to consult local German news sources or election reports tailored to Norderstedt.
