CDU Wins Election in Hesse
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There was an election in Hesse on Sunday. People voted for their cities and districts. The CDU party got the most votes. It stays the strongest power in the state.
The AfD party did very well. It almost doubled its votes. It is now the second strongest party in many places. The SPD and the Greens lost votes instead. There were big changes, especially in big cities like Frankfurt am Main.
In Giessen the CDU is also ahead. There was a close race with other parties there. Many people voted by mail. The final result is known in a few days. The election turnout was similar to 5 years ago.
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Definitions
- Election
- In a local election people vote for representatives for their city, their town, or their county.
- Election Turnout
- The election turnout shows how many eligible people actually voted.
Locations
- Hesse
- Hesse is a state in the middle of Germany.
- Giessen
- Giessen is a university city in the state of Hesse.
- Frankfurt am Main
- Frankfurt am Main is the biggest city in Hesse. It is an important finance center.
Sources
FAZ
Liveblog zur Kommunalwahl Hessen 2026: Wahlsieg für die CDU, AfD stärker als Grüne | FAZ
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