Unscheduled mayoral elections: Who will be the successor in NWM?

Unscheduled mayoral elections: Who will be the successor in NWM?

There are exciting elections coming up in northwest Mecklenburg. On November 2, 2025, a new mayor will be elected in the small municipality of Rüting. The surprising event is a reaction to the death of Holger Hinz, who went down in history as a popular mayor. A decision awaits the 455 citizens eligible to vote between two candidates: Rico Gindler from the CDU, who wants to shine with fresh ideas, and Andreas Böhm as an individual candidate, who also has many supporters. The polling station opens its doors in the community center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it remains exciting to see who will win. There is no choice but to go to the polls on election Sunday and make your cross.

A week later, on November 9, 2025, the mayoral elections in Dassow will take place. This is where the successor to Sascha Kuhfuß, who resigned in June 2025, is taking shape. The two candidates are Kerstin Weiss from the SPD and Florian Müller from the Ostseestrand voters' community, who are now presenting themselves to the voters. Who will win the trust of the citizens and take control of the city's fate?

The next steps in Schildetal and Mühlen Eichsen

The election fever is far from over. On January 18, 2026, it will be the turn of the citizens of Schildetal and Mühlen Eichsen. In Schildetal, the election takes place due to the resignation of Mayor Matthias Wiegand. Citizens are asked to take part in a possible runoff election on February 1, 2026 if none of the candidates achieves an absolute majority. In addition, nominations must be submitted by November 4, 2025.

The situation is similar in Mühlen Eichsen, where Jürgen Ahrens is resigning from his position after an impressive 21 years. Here too, proposals for candidacy must be submitted by November 4th. Will there be a new wind in the community? Anticipation and excitement are guaranteed!

Outlook on the elections in Klütz and Wismar

The elections in Klütz will take place on February 1, 2026, also due to the resignation of Mayor Jürgen Mevius. Citizens are invited to submit their suggestions by November 19, 2025. A runoff election on March 1, 2026 may also be necessary here.

Finally, Wismar also faces an election on April 12, 2026 to find a successor to Mayor Thomas Beyer. A runoff election on April 26, 2026 could also be necessary here. The political landscape of northwest Mecklenburg remains exciting: Who will win the race and lead the communities? Nothing could stand in the way of a new era.