Ender emerges victorious over AfD nominees.

Polling sessions - Ender emerges victorious over AfD nominees.

In a recent vote, Gohritz received an impressive 34.4% of the ballots. However, just two weeks earlier, four-time Olympic champion André Lange was trailing in third place with 22.8% of the votes. He had the support of the Free Voters, FDP, and CDU.

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In the upcoming run-off election in Arnstadt, Gohritz, who surpassed AfD nominees with a substantial victory in the previous elections, will face a new set of challenges. This election is significant as it takes place in Thuringia, a region known for its diverse municipalities. Remarkably, the previous elections took place on a Sunday, a day often associated with relaxation but not typically election days.

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