It's Game Time for Baden-Württemberg: State Election Set for March 8, 2026! 🗳️
Election in stated scheduled for March 8th confirmed by cabinet - Voting for Members of Landtag is set for 8th March, officially confirmed by the Council.
Hey there! Guess what? Baden-Württemberg's next big decision is approaching, and you, the residents, have the power to shape it. The Minister Council has thrown the hat in the ring, announcing the state election on March 8, 2026, to elect the new state parliament and, by extension, the Minister President.
Thomas Strobl (CDU), Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister, had suggested this date in March and, after consulting with parties represented in the state parliament, the state parliament administration, the churches, and the municipal associations, found no naysayers. All clear, then! 🤝
Who Wants to Steer the Ship?
The upcoming election will also decide on the successor for the outgoing Minister President, Winfried Kretschmann (Greens), who's not throwing his hat in the ring for another term. Two prominent candidates have surfaced:
- Cem Özdemir (The Greens): Known for his fiery speeches and green ambitions, Özdemir has thrown his hat in the ring for the Greens.
- Manuel Hagel (CDU): The CDU state and parliamentary group leader seems determined to make the CDU the steering force in Baden-Württemberg, vying hard to become the new Minister President.
The CDU has been leading in the polls for quite some time, with the Greens trailing behind. But remember, polls can only provide a snapshot of the public sentiment and not guarantee the election outcome. 📊
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for More Candidates!
The election scene in Baden-Württemberg isn't over yet! Other parties, like the SPD and FDP, may still field candidates. But for now, the spotlight is on the CDU and the Greens as the frontrunners. Let's wait and see who else decides to step up to the plate! Stay tuned for more updates on the race to Baden-Württemberg's top seat!
- Baden-Württemberg
- Upcoming State Election
- March 8, 2026
- Minister Council
- Interior Ministry
- Thomas Strobl (CDU)
- Cem Özdemir (The Greens)
- Manuel Hagel (CDU)
- Winfried Kretschmann (The Greens)
- Stuttgart
- The Minister Council in Baden-Württemberg has announced that the state election will take place on March 8, 2026, with the goal of electing a new state parliament and Minister President, following the retirement of current Minister President Winfried Kretschmann.
- Despite the CDU leading in the polls, uncertainties remain for the upcoming election in Württemberg, due to the dynamic nature of elections that often defy the predictions of polls.
- Besides Thomas Strobl, the current Interior Minister of Baden-Württemberg, prominent candidates attempting to seize the top seat include Manuel Hagel of the CDU and Cem Özdemir of The Greens, making for a competitive race to succeed Winfried Kretschmann.
