Ingelheim elects a new mayor - Ingelheim's mayoral race heats up with three contenders this Sunday
Ingelheim am Rhein will elect a new mayor this Sunday after Ralf Claus of the SPD steps down. Three candidates are vying for the position in the Rhineland-Palatinate town. The race includes familiar faces and fresh contenders from the area's main political parties.
Eveline Breyer of the CDU is running for mayor for the third time. She previously competed in elections where the CDU has remained the dominant force in local politics. In 2020, the party's candidate, Daniel Mathias, won the mayoral runoff with 59.5% of the vote, while the SPD secured 40.5%.
The SPD has put forward Sybille Schäfer as its candidate this year. The party is looking to reclaim the mayor's office after Claus's departure. Meanwhile, the Green Party has nominated Stephen Heiser, reflecting the party's growing support in recent local elections. Recent trends show a slight rise in AfD backing at the communal level. However, the Greens have also gained ground in Ingelheim, though they remain behind the CDU and SPD in overall influence. Turnout in past elections has varied, with 44.3% in the 2020 runoff and 34.1% in the first round.
Voters will decide between Breyer, Schäfer, and Heiser in this weekend's ballot. The result will determine whether the CDU maintains its hold on the mayoralty or if another party takes the lead. The election follows years of shifting political support in the town.
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