AfD’s Sabine Reinknecht Stuns Rivals in Bad Salzuflen Deputy Mayor Election
In a surprising turn of events, AfD politician Sabine Reinknecht has been elected as the third deputy mayor of Bad Salzuflen. Despite the AfD having only 13 seats, Reinknecht secured 16 votes in a secret ballot, with votes from other parties defying prior agreements.
The election saw Reinknecht secure a relative majority against the Green Party candidate, who received 10.8% of the local votes. The AfD, with 19.0% of the vote, became the third-largest group behind the CDU and SPD. The AfD faction views Reinknecht's election as a step towards democratic normalcy and further proof of their integration into the political mainstream.
Reinknecht sees her election as a vote of confidence in both her and the AfD party. Jochen Voll, the AfD's deputy faction leader, attributes the result to pragmatic work and closeness to the people. Observers suspect that the CDU or FDP councilors supported Reinknecht, as she received votes beyond her party's representation. The AfD's council faction holds 13 seats, but Reinknecht received three more votes than her own group could provide.
The secret ballot has left it unclear who exactly from the CDU, SPD, or Greens supported Reinknecht. However, her election as deputy mayor signals a shift in the political landscape of Bad Salzuflen, with the AfD gaining more influence.
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