Election objection in Velten: The battle for the votes is being decided!

Election objection in Velten: The battle for the votes is being decided!

The political waves are high in small Velten: The “Pro Velten” party has lodged an electoral objection against the results of the most recent run-off election, in which Marcel Siegert from “Pro Velten” lost to the independent Manuela Nebel. This move could have far-reaching consequences in the 22-member city council, such as maz-online.de reported.

The crucial day for voting on the election objection is December 11th. The city council (SVV) will decide whether the allegations from “Pro Velten”, which include, among other things, inadequate checking of election documents and manipulation, need to be examined. The returning officer will also comment on the objections, which is of central importance for the further process.

Focus on election verification procedures

“Pro Velten” hopes that the election objection will bring about a change in the previously clear political landscape. If the SVV agrees to the objection, a lawsuit could be brought before the administrative court within a month. The exact modalities regarding the election results and objections are clearly regulated in the Brandenburg Local Elections Act, which stipulates in Sections 28 and 97 how such objections are dealt with, according to a further analysis bravors.brandenburg.de.

Manuela Nebel plans to take up her new office at the beginning of January 2026, but the election objection has no suspensive effect. This means that she could already grow into her functions while the legal disputes are still on the table.

Political change and tactical alliances

The situation could change significantly for “Pro Velten” if they can achieve a majority in parliament with the support of the AfD and the critical voices of Robert Wolinski (Die Heimat, formerly NPD). For the SPD-Linke-Giese and the CDU, which together hold ten seats in parliament, this could significantly limit their political influence. Your opinion could become irrelevant if “Pro Velten” can win the votes of the other parties.

It remains to be seen whether “Pro Velten’s” allegations are justified. The city administration has already vehemently rejected the allegations and described the conduct of the election as orderly. The result of the runoff election was confirmed by the electoral committee on October 14th and was formally concluded with the announcement in the official gazette on October 24th.

It will become clear in the near future whether the unrest in Velten will become an occasion for a reassessment of the electoral procedures and political power games. The decisions ahead could not only impact individual careers, but also shape the city's future political landscape.