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New hope: Dirk Harder is running as mayoral candidate!
In September 2025, Potsdam will elect a new mayor. Dirk Harder stands for Die Linke. Who are the other candidates?
New hope: Dirk Harder is running as mayoral candidate!
A lot is happening in Potsdam, because the mayoral election is just around the corner. On September 21, 2025, citizens can cast their vote and elect a new boss for the city. After the previous incumbent Mike Schubert (SPD) was voted out on May 25th, haste is essential. This step will take effect on June 2nd, and Burkhard Exner (SPD), the deputy mayor and treasurer, will take over the business on an interim basis. He has been working in the town hall since 2002 and was re-elected in 2021. The new elections must take place within five months of the vote-out, but no later than the end of October 2025.
Someone new has appeared on the political stage: Dirk Harder. The independent candidate is nominated by the left and is expected to lead the city to the polls on September 21st. Harder, born in Potsdam in 1967, was involved in youth work, for example in the management of the city youth ring and the Freiland youth culture center. He currently works in the district association of the Workers' Welfare Organization (Awo) Potsdam and is a member of the youth welfare committee. His official nomination by the district association is due this Saturday.
Candidates at a glance
Harder's competitors have already taken a position. A colorful mix of political camps will take part in the elections:
- SPD: Severin Fischer – der Berliner Wirtschaftsstaatssekretär.
- AfD: Chaled-Uwe Said – Vorsitzender der AfD-Stadtfraktion.
- CDU: Willo Göpel – Fraktionsvorsitzender im Stadtparlament.
- Grünen unterstützt: Noosha Aubel – parteilose, ehemalige Beigeordnete.
- Einzelbewerber: Jörn Karlipp.
With a July 17 deadline to nominate candidates, there isn't much time left.
What does this mean for voters? The elections are not only a simple decision, but also a great opportunity for citizens to cast their vote for the future direction of the city. The details of the elections are also available in the Potsdam election app, which provides comprehensive information on results, vote ratios and voter turnout. This app contains data and graphical representations from the last local elections, making the election a transparent and comprehensible process.
Looking into the future
The political landscape could change significantly as a result of the upcoming elections. New faces and fresh ideas are needed to lead Potsdam into the future. The election, which ultimately takes place on September 21, could hold the key to a new chapter in the city's history. Will voters choose a candidate who will bring a breath of fresh air into the administration? Or will everything stay the same?
In any case: the coming weeks promise to be exciting as the candidates prepare for the final steps to convince voters of their plans. The nomination phase alone has already caused initial excitement, and the voters' final decision could have a lasting impact on the city's course. Keep your eyes open – things are about to get serious here in Potsdam!