Candidate carousel: Who will be mayor in Coburg?

Candidate carousel: Who will be mayor in Coburg?

An exciting political year is imminent for the city of Coburg, because the next local election in Bavaria is scheduled for March 8, 2026. Preparations are already in full swing, and the citizens: inside can look forward to an exciting choice. On this day, both a new city council and a new head of the city are elected. The list of possible candidates for the mayor election is getting longer and more versatile.

The race for the head of the city

Another hot candidate who is in the starting blocks is Uwe Meyer from the Pro Coburg voter association. At the annual general meeting, Meyer was unanimously proposed as a top candidate, but the final nomination is still pending. This decision is certainly expected by many Coburger: in the inside, since the Pro Coburg has split off from the free voters and is now planning its own list. According to [Franconian Tag] (https://www.fraenkischertag.de/lokales/stadt-coburg/politik/kommunalwahl-bayurg-2026-spd-gruene-fd-free-waehler-oedp-Art-Art-artp-Art-Art-artp-Art-Art Press] (https://www.np-coburg.de/inhalt.pro-coburg-bündrand-uwe-meyer-soll--machen.c8ddb0e2-9014-8bbbd-65035bd6b068.html) could be in an exciting position because it is considered an experienced politician.

not to forget the other potential candidates: Wolfram Haupt from the Greens, Christian Gunsenheimer from the Free Voters and Joachim Hoppe von der Left are also under discussion. The Greens, who received 15.4% of the votes in 2020 and occupied 6 seats in the city council, have recently had some departures, which could influence their opportunities.

The city council election and new lists

In the city council election, there could be twelve different lists in 2026. In addition to the parties already mentioned, the Junge Union and the Left also rely on a stronger presence. The left has reorganized and strives to win three seats. However, the AfD, which also provides itself, has difficulty finding suitable successors after several members have withdrawn.

The CSU plans to set up a finding commission for its city council list, which is to be nominated in autumn 2025. This strategic planning shows that all parties still have a lot of work in front of them until the election. The voters will do everything they can to consolidate or even expand their position in the city council.

The next few months will be crucial to finalize the heads and lists. A good hand when choosing the candidates could make the difference for some parties. While the political camps are being reorganized and fight for voting favor, it remains to be seen who will take the race on March 8, 2026. The Coburger: Inside can look forward to an exciting election campaign!