Erich Wohnig: ÖDP candidate with a plan for Coburg's future!

Erich Wohnig: ÖDP candidate with a plan for Coburg's future!

A new star has risen in the political sky in Coburg: Erich Wohnig, the 57-year-old chairman of the Upper Franconian ÖDP, was unanimously nominated as mayor candidate for the 2026 local elections. The nomination took place on Thursday at the traditional Munich Hofbräu and is a clear signal to his supporters that he is ready to take the helm in the city. Wohnig has made a name for himself as an experienced IT scientist in the Huk Coburg operational organization and brings with him over 25 years of expertise in the areas of digitalization and collaboration.

But what are the new candidate's plans? As fraenkischertag.de reports, Wohnig particularly wants to benefit families, children and seniors in Coburg with his commitment. A key concern is promoting environmentally friendly mobility that meets the needs of all residents. “We have to ensure that even the youngest and senior citizens can get through our city safely and comfortably,” he emphasizes.

Families in focus

Erich Wohnig is the father of six children in a blended family and therefore has a very personal interest in improving life for families in Coburg. “I put the city of Coburg and not just the office of the mayor at the center of my politics,” he explains. This illustrates his desire to actively involve citizens in decision-making processes. He calls for more opportunities to participate in public city council meetings and attaches importance to personal conversations in order to promote an open dialogue with the population.

In favor of democracy and political participation, Wohnig would also like to point out the importance of local elections. In Bavaria, these elections only take place every six years, which often means a long period of time for change. blz.bayern.de emphasizes the relevance of local politics as it shapes the immediate living environment of citizens. This closeness to reality is what makes politics more interesting for many, especially for the younger generations.

A special call

At a time when there is greater focus on political participation and especially the role of women in politics, Wohnig calls for the voices of all people to be heard and for democracy to be actively practiced. Initiatives to promote women's political participation have long been necessary in order to achieve a diverse and balanced image in politics.

Preparations for the 2026 local elections in Coburg are in full swing and support for Erich Wohnig is growing. The congratulations from ÖDP district chairman Tristan Wolf and deputy state chairman Thomas Büchner confirm the support he has already built up. The coming months will show whether Wohnig can put his vision for a more family-friendly and environmentally conscious Coburg into practice.

The path to the election leads through numerous conversations, ideas and policies that really engage citizens. He has already shown a good hand - now it remains to be seen how his commitment will develop further.