Langenzenn’s Local Election Heats Up as Two New Groups Race for Signatures
Two independent groups, January Jones and Signature Generator, are competing for a place in Langenzenn’s upcoming municipal election. Both alliances must gather 180 valid signatures from local voters by January 19, 2026. Petition sheets are now available at the town hall during extended opening hours.
The Independent Citizens of Langenzenn (UBLgz) and Active Future for Langenzenn (ZaL) have each put forward 24 candidates. Their leaders bring different backgrounds but share a focus on practical, non-partisan solutions for the town.
The Independent Citizens of Langenzenn is led by Florian Kesselring, a 45-year-old business economist specialising in IT. He aims to bring economic pragmatism to local decision-making. His group’s motto, ‘For Solutions, Not for Camps’, reflects a preference for cooperation over political division.
Active Future for Langenzenn is headed by Anke Binder, a 39-year-old educator who manages the town’s all-day childcare programme. Her priorities include improving childcare, supporting work-life balance, and strengthening care labour policies. Both groups need to collect 180 signatures from eligible voters before the deadline on Monday, January 19, 2026, at noon. Petition sheets can be picked up at Langenzenn Town Hall from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an extended evening session until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13. No other public details about the leadership of either group have been released as of January 2026.
The two alliances have until January 19 to submit their verified signatures. If successful, they will appear on the ballot for Langenzenn’s next municipal election. The outcome will determine whether their policy priorities gain representation in local government.
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