FDP Ingolstadt presents strong candidates for the 2026 city council election!

FDP Ingolstadt presents strong candidates for the 2026 city council election!

Preparations for the 2026 local elections in Ingolstadt are taking shape. The FDP Ingolstadt recently presented its list of candidates, which has the motto “With courage and responsibility for good coexistence in Ingolstadt”. The list includes 50 candidates from various professional fields such as police, healthcare, fire services, business and education. Co-chair Theresa Ley highlights the importance of diversity to advance innovative ideas. City councilor Karl Ettinger also emphasizes the candidates' voluntary commitment, which can be seen in areas such as art, emergency services, sports and senior citizen work. The 80-year-old Christel Ernst received special recognition for her many years of political work.

The FDP can look back on a number of successes in the last legislative period, including the introduction of liberal regulations for outdoor catering and Sunday shopping, as well as the revision of the fire brigade requirements plan. A central concern of the coming election is the further development of the clinic, new training paths, the expansion of daycare centers and schools as well as the strengthening of medium-sized businesses and a reduction in bureaucracy. The promotion of volunteer work is also being intensified. Ley emphasizes the need for an open urban society to ensure a stable economic situation. The FDP is striving for parliamentary group strength in the city council in order to be able to actively shape the city's fortunes regionalreporter.de.

Balance sheet of the factions and political claims

Ingolstadt's political landscape is shaped by a variety of factions. Nine groups take stock of the last four years. The AfD, for example, was able to enter the city council with the strength of its parliamentary group, while the CSU points to the return of the mayor. The FDP has also drawn attention to itself by revitalizing the city center through more liberal rules. The Greens, on the other hand, emphasize their progress in the areas of climate goals and sustainability. In general, however, it is clear that some “construction sites” are still open. These include, among other things, the renovation of the castle grounds and the long-lasting discussions about school swimming pools as well as the renovation of educational and cultural institutions.

The city's financial situation remains a sensitive issue. While the SPD admits that it was “too quiet” in the current legislative period, the Free Voters point to the need to strengthen internal administrative competence. The FDP has made progress on the fire service needs plan, but also sees the university hospital as a long-term vision. But even if the challenges are great, the parties have different approaches to citizen proximity and political dialogue in-direkt.de.

Greens focus on diversity

In parallel to the FDP, the Ingolstadt Greens have also drawn up their list of candidates. On September 27, 2025, the Ingolstadt district association elected 50 candidates for the city council election. The list is headed by Mayor Petra Kleine and includes both experienced city councilors and new faces. The thematic spectrum ranges from the environment and climate protection to social justice and mobility. Board spokesman Joachim Siebler highlights the potential of the Greens and calls for this commitment to be given a strong voice in the city council. The Greens want to contribute to the positive development of the city through constructive dialogue and clear positions gruene-ingolstadt.de.

The Ingolstadt local elections on March 8, 2026 promise to be an exciting race that could have a decisive influence on the city's political course. Voters can be curious to see how the various parties are preparing for the challenges of the next few years and what accents they will set.