Mayoral election in Hennigsdorf: Who will win on September 21st?

Mayoral election in Hennigsdorf: Who will win on September 21st?

In Hennigsdorf, September 21, 2025 is a very special day for the approximately 21,000 citizens eligible to vote. The mayoral election takes place on this day and the tension increases because there are three candidates to replace the incumbent. The political landscape has changed, particularly in the last few weeks, as two potential candidates were unable to clear the hurdle of 64 signatures from supporters.

As maz-online.de reports, the incumbent mayor Thomas Günther is running from the SPD again and has formidable opponents: Birgit Tornow-Wendland from the CDU and Oliver Schönrock from the voters' association “The Independents - Citizens for Hennigsdorf”. However, two other candidates, Silke Gashi and Joachim Penk, missed out on support, while the AfD, Alliance 90/The Greens, The Left and the FDP did not field any candidates.

MAZ talk on the mayoral election

The MAZ Talk, which will take place on September 17th in the “Die Buhne” restaurant at Dorfstrasse 26a, offers an interesting opportunity to find out more about the candidates. In this event, moderated by Sebastian Morgner and Marco Paetzel, the people of Hennigsdorf have the opportunity to talk directly to the candidates. Admission begins at 6 p.m. and the number of participants is limited to 80 people. Prior registration is therefore absolutely necessary.

On election day itself, the polling stations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and for everyone who would like to cast their vote in advance, postal voting begins on August 18, 2025. If none of the candidates wins an absolute majority, a runoff election will take place on October 12, 2025.

The importance of local elections

The mayoral election in Hennigsdorf is part of the municipal elections in Germany, which play a central role in the political system. According to bpb.de, these elections are regulated by the Basic Law and aim to represent the interests of the population. Union citizens who live in Germany are both entitled to vote and eligible to vote. It is particularly worth mentioning that voter turnout in local elections is often lower than in state or federal elections.

With the approach of focusing on local issues, voters often become more inclined to support smaller parties or citizens' initiatives. Every vote therefore has a lot of weight, and the upcoming elections are not only a duty, but also an opportunity for everyone to actively shape the future of their community.

In view of all these developments, it is clear: an exciting election campaign is expected in Hennigsdorf, and it remains to be seen which candidate can win the favor of the voters. Political events in the city are in jeopardy, but one thing is certain: the people of Hennigsdorf are ready to have their voices heard. Time to take a stand!