AfD candidates failed: bourgeois middle wins in MV chosen choice

AfD candidates failed: bourgeois middle wins in MV chosen choice

In the district administrative elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on May 25, 2025, all three candidates of the alternative for Germany (AfD) failed. The elections were dominated by the candidates of the bourgeois center, who were able to choose the majority of votes in three counties. Stefan Kerth, the non-party incumbent, defended his post in the Vorpommern-Rügen district with a clear result of 75.1 % of the vote against AfD candidate Carlos Rodrigues, who came to 24.9 %. In Vorpommern-Greifswald, Michael Sack was re-elected by the CDU with 61.4 %, while Inken Arndt received 38.6 % from the AfD. Thomas Müller (CDU) was also able to prevail in the Mecklenburg Lake District district with 58.9 % against Enrico Schult (AfD, 41.1 %). Previously, Schult had been in front of Müller in the first round. This shows a clear trend against a stronger representation of the AfD in local offices.

The Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), sees the election result as a positive sign of democracy. She assumed that the voters decided against the extremist positions of the AfD. Erik von Malottki, on the inferior SPD list, congratulated the new district administrator and emphasized support for democratic values. There was a mixed turnout in the first round, which was between 44.8 % and 50.6 %, which not only underlines that many citizens perceive their voting rights, but also that the participation in advance of political scientists is considered worrying.

Occupation and political trends

Political scientist Jochen Müller had predicted a higher turnout in the run -up to the stab elections, although it was skeptical whether the AfD could win a district administrator. Voter participations in Germany have decreased in recent years, which is partly attributed to growing dissatisfaction and the delegitimization of traditional parties. Data show that the proportion of non -voters has more than doubled since the Bundestag election in 1983. Although the turnout rates are relatively high in international comparison, it remains worrying for German standards.

The choice is accompanied by increasing dissatisfaction with the political system and the established parties. The picture is emerging that voting is no longer regarded as civic duty and more and more citizens make short -term decisions or change parties. These developments are part of a broader discussion about the real reasons for accepting the turnout and the change in political culture in Germany, in which interest in traditional election processes is fading.

summary of the results

The stitch elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have produced the following results:

at a time when political participation and democratic culture are always questioned, these elections mark a clear point of view against the growing presence of extremist parties in German municipalities. This testifies to dwindling acceptance for the political views of the AfD and confirms the desire for stability in the political landscape.