Potsdam votes: 143,000 citizens decide on the new city leader!

Potsdam votes: 143,000 citizens decide on the new city leader!

In Potsdam, citizens are faced with an important decision: On September 21, 2025, around 143,000 eligible voters will be called to elect a new city leader. The election notifications will gradually arrive in citizens' mailboxes starting next Tuesday and will be fully distributed by the end of August 2025 n-tv reported.

A look at the background shows why this election is so necessary: ​​The former mayor Mike Schubert from the SPD was voted out on May 25, 2025. This decision came after a vote by the city council on April 2nd, the majority of whom voted in favor of the deselection: 44 yes votes and 9 no votes. Not only the elected representatives had the say, but ultimately also the citizens, who were allowed to vote in the citizens' decision on whether Schubert should remain in office.

Election date and candidates

Seven candidates will be running on the election date – including six men and one woman. In the event that none of them achieve an absolute majority in the first round, a runoff election is scheduled for October 12, 2025. Anticipation among citizens is high and candidates must prepare for future conversations and discussions in order to convince their voters.

Voting and postal voting

The deselection of Mike Schubert was triggered by dissatisfaction among the population. Voting out is a procedure that allows citizens to vote out their mayor if they are dissatisfied with his administration. This is an essential element of co-determination, which was initiated by the vote of the city council. The citizens' decision then gave everyone the opportunity to cast their vote and thus have an influence.

For those who cannot appear at their polling station on September 21st, there is the option of applying for a postal vote. The postal voting office will be open from May 5th to May 23rd, 2025. Here, citizens receive all the information they need to apply for their postal voting documents, such as the address and contact details. A call to the citizen service hotline on 0331 289 38 70 can help if you have any questions about the election. It is important to remember that you must bring your ID card or passport and voting notification with you when you vote.

The election campaign period will certainly be exciting, and citizens can look forward to seeing what issues the candidates will put on the agenda. The coming weeks will show whether one of the candidates can gain the necessary trust from voters to go down in Potsdam's history as the new mayor. A step into political responsibility that brings with it both challenges and opportunities is imminent.