Josef Peis: CSU nomination for Ebersberg's mayoral election in 2026!

Josef Peis: CSU nomination for Ebersberg's mayoral election in 2026!

The city of Ebersberg is facing important changes because the local CSU branch has officially nominated Josef Peis as a candidate for mayor. This happened on September 26, 2025, a date that could go down in the city's history as the mayoral election is scheduled for March 8, 2026. This is a crucial moment in local politics, and the CSU is optimistic about the coming weeks and months.

Josef Peis, the managing director of the Diocesan Council of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, is perceived as a well-connected candidate. His many years of experience in senior positions could benefit him in the election campaign. In addition to his political work, Peis is married and has three children. The nomination by the CSU goes hand in hand with additional support from Pro Ebersberg, which is interpreted as a clear sign of his suitability and far-reaching support. CSU Ebersberg reports that the local association's congratulations are seen as confirmation of his qualifications.

A man with visions

Josef Peis has big plans for Ebersberg. He wants to proactively address the city's challenges and already has clear ideas about how the areas of culture, sport and transport can be improved. “There is something to be said,” says Peis, emphasizing the need to set sensible priorities when it comes to spending so as not to ruin the city’s savings. His goal is to make Ebersberg a more attractive location for companies, which would not only strengthen the city's economic structure but could also secure jobs. This lifts the people of the region and could bring new momentum.

Peis, who has lived in Ebersberg since 2008 and originally comes from Erding, also has a clear message for voters: He wants to offer a real alternative to the current incumbent. This is his second candidacy; He had already run for mayor in 2020 and received 9.35 percent of the vote, which brought him fourth place. At that time, Alexander Gressierer from the CSU made it into the runoff with 30.84 percent and the non-party Ulrich Proske with 46.79 percent. Peis was elected as the third mayor in May 2025 and has taken a place in municipal politics as the successor to Lakhena Leng of the Green Party. South Germans has already provided further insights into his plans and emphasized that he wants to offer a different perspective for the city.

A new wind in Ebersberg?

With the support of the CSU and Pro Ebersberg, Peis sees himself in a strong position to convince voters of his vision. He has an office on Munich's Marienplatz and often commutes between Ebersberg and the state capital. This puts him in a position to build regional and national bridges in order to put Ebersberg's concerns on the agenda. After all, the CSU held the mayor's office until 2020, before the non-party Ulrich Proske won the election. The next few months promise exciting developments, and Ebersberg could be prepared for a lively election campaign.

The political landscape is changing and all eyes are on Josef Peis. It remains to be seen whether he can convince voters, but with his commitment and vision he could certainly bring a new breath of life to the town hall. In any case, the CSU has once again shown a good hand by nominating Peis as a candidate.