Stephan Keller and Thomas Geisel are about to face a trial or a severe punishment
In the recently concluded preliminary election for the Lord Mayor of the state capital, a total of 247,330 votes were cast out of 470,511 eligible voters, resulting in a voter turnout of 52.57%. The initial results do not indicate a clear winner at this time, as no candidate secured more than 50% of the votes.
The leading contenders in the election were Dr. Stephan Keller (CDU), who received 83,443 votes, equating to 34.15% of the votes, Thomas Geisel (SPD) with 64,185 votes, accounting for 26.27% of the votes, and Stefan Engstfeld (Greens) who garnered 42,463 votes, representing 17.38% of the votes. Dr. Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (FDP) also participated in the race, receiving 30,584 votes, constituting 12.52% of the votes.
The runoff election, which will determine the winner of the Lord Mayor position, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 27. All eligible citizens are invited to participate in this crucial vote. The results of the runoff election will be the final results of the mayoral election.
It is important to note that the preliminary official results do not include any runoff elections or recounts. The runoff election is necessary due to the initial election results not showing a clear winner. The final results, following the runoff election, will be the official and definitive outcome of the Lord Mayor election.
The exact candidates who will be facing off in the runoff election are not yet confirmed based on the current public data. Further details regarding the runoff election candidates will be announced in due course.
Stay tuned for updates on the runoff election for the Lord Mayor of the state capital. The election process is an essential part of our democratic system, and it is crucial for all citizens to stay informed and engaged.
In the upcoming runoff election on September 27, the leading contenders Dr. Stephan Keller (CDU), Thomas Geisel (SPD), and Stefan Engstfeld (Greens) will face off to determine the Lord Mayor of the state capital. The official and definitive outcome of the election will be determined by the results of the runoff election, as no candidate secured more than 50% of the votes in the preliminary election.
