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Soltau’s mayoral runoff set for March 9 as CDU’s Tauschwitz wins Bundestag seat

A tight race for Soltau’s mayor reaches its climax—who will win the final showdown? Meanwhile, a young CDU star rises in national politics.

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Soltau’s mayoral runoff set for March 9 as CDU’s Tauschwitz wins Bundestag seat

In the upcoming mayoral election in Soltau, Birhat Kacar (SPD) and Karsten Brockmann (Citizen's Union) will face off in a runoff on Sunday, March 9. Kacar won the first round, while Brockmann secured his spot through the second round of voting. Meanwhile, Vivian Tauschwitz, a 30-year-old from Bispingen, has secured a seat in the Bundestag via the CDU state list.

Tauschwitz, who is 30 years old and hails from Bispingen, will represent constituency 35 Rotenburg I - Heidekreis alongside Lars Klingbeil (SPD) in the next legislative period. She managed to secure the 10th place on the Union's state list, demonstrating her strong support within the party.

In the mayoral race, Kacar, who is running for the SPD, emerged victorious in the first round. However, he will now compete in a runoff against Brockmann, who secured his spot through the second round of voting. The runoff is scheduled for March 9, with both candidates vying for the mayoral position in Soltau.

The mayoral election in Soltau is set to conclude on March 9, with Birhat Kacar and Karsten Brockmann facing off in the runoff. Meanwhile, Vivian Tauschwitz has successfully secured a seat in the Bundestag, representing her constituency alongside Lars Klingbeil.

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