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A new wind in Oberspreewald-Lausitz: District Administrator Heinze resigns!
Important district elections will take place in Oberspreewald-Lausitz in 2026, as the incumbent district administrator will not run again.
A new wind in Oberspreewald-Lausitz: District Administrator Heinze resigns!
In Brandenburg, the district elections are just around the corner in 2026, and preparations are already in full swing. On January 11, 2026, the time has come – the political course for the coming years will be set in six districts. These include the districts of Uckermark, Barnim, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Spree-Neiße, Elbe-Elster and Oberspreewald-Lausitz. In these administrative areas, the political personnel are being redefined, which is of great importance for both citizens and political actors. The results are not only considered a barometer for the mood in politics in the country, but can also significantly influence state political developments, as maz-online.de notes.
The election will be particularly exciting in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, where the incumbent district administrator Siegurd Heinze will no longer be running after almost 36 years in local politics. His term of office ended on May 8, 2026, and the decision not to re-elect was made public at the district council meeting on June 26. Heinze has left many traces in his long career as district director, mayor of Schipkau and district administrator. This political change brings a breath of fresh air into the landscape and leaves room for new faces and ideas, as calau.de reports.
Candidates and selection process
The races for district council candidates are already underway. In the Uckermark, Karina Dörk from the CDU confirmed her candidacy, while in Barnim two candidates were nominated: Daniel Sauer (CDU) and Daniel Kurth (SPD). The elections of district administrators are important not only for district council decisions, but also for the entire administration. They are responsible for implementing decisions and managing the district administration. The term of office is usually eight years. After the end of the nomination period, a complete list of all candidates will be published, as reported by maz-online.de.
Helping hands are also needed to carry out the election. Election workers are being sought in the city of Calau and its districts to support the electoral boards. This is a great opportunity for interested citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and see what is happening first hand.
Overall, the election on January 11, 2026 will be an important event for Brandenburg, which will not only influence the local political scene, but also set the course for the coming years. The district elections are therefore a crucial moment at which citizens can raise their voices to assert their wishes and ideas for the future.