Regional voting events - CDU takes the lead in Reutlingen's municipal elections.
In Reutlingen's recent municipal elections, the CDU came out on top with approximately 22.5% of the votes. The Greens came in second with around 19.6% of the votes. The Free Voters Association (FWV) took third with about 13%, while the AfD secured 12.4%. The SPD just barely trailed behind the AfD with 12.38% of the votes. Lastly, the FDP garnered 6.2% of the votes. A total of 85,900 people were eligible to vote. This year's voter turnout was 53.7% (compared to 50.3% in 2019).
During the municipal elections held in 2019, the Greens claimed the top spot with a whopping 23.1% of the votes. The CDU took the runner-up position at 20.7%, and the SPD was close behind with 15.4%. The FWV received 13.4% of the votes, followed by the AfD with 7.4%, and then the FDP with a mere 6.8%.
For the district, county, and local council elections held across Germany this year, around 8.6 million people were eligible to participate.
German State Center for Political Education details about 2019 local elections in Baden-Württemberg German Interior Ministry reports on Reutlingen's 2021 municipal elections Preliminary results Reutlingen 2021 [2021-09-27] [2019-09-27]
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In the local elections of Baden-Württemberg, Alliance 90/The Greens dominated with a significant 23.1% of the votes in 2019. In contrast, the CDU took the lead in this year's municipal elections in Reutlingen, with approximately 22.5% of the votes. The Free Voters Association managed to secure third place in both the 2019 and 2021 elections, with 13% and 13% of the votes respectively. The FDP saw an increase in their votes, from 6.8% in 2019 to 6.2% in 2021, while the AfD maintained their relative position, securing 7.4% in 2019 and 12.4% in 2021. The SPD slightly improved their position, moving from 15.4% in 2019 to 12.38% in 2021, barely surpassing the AfD in this year's elections. The Free voters played a significant role, influencing the election outcomes in some municipalities.
German states, like Baden-Württemberg, saw a high voter turnout for this year's district, county, and local council elections, more than 8.6 million people participated nationwide. Reutlingen's municipal elections released preliminary results on 2021-09-27, marking a shift in political alignment within the municipalities.
In recent years, political parties and their supporters have faced legal battles and momentous protests, such as Steinmeier joining a moment of silence over an AFD protest. These events highlighted the ongoing political discourse and the wide spectrum of political opinions across Germany.
