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District election 2026: Eigstler promises an exciting election campaign in Oberallgäu
Panel discussion on the district election in Oberallgäu: Candidates introduce themselves, focus on topics such as local transport and asylum.
District election 2026: Eigstler promises an exciting election campaign in Oberallgäu
At yesterday's panel discussion of the district administrator candidates in Kempten, which was moderated by Ulrich Weigel, a number of topics were addressed that were on the minds of the citizens of Oberallgäu. In addition to questions about local transport and asylum, questions were also asked about the candidates' personal ambitions, as is usual in such discourses. What particularly stood out was Thomas Eigstler from the CSU, who is described as relaxed in the race for the district administrator position. When asked about his return as mayor in Wiggensbach, he said that the election campaign would be anything but a “sleeper campaign”, which made those present smile. Allgäuer Zeitung reports on further amusing moments and the generally exuberant atmosphere.
The panel discussion took place as part of the preparations for the local elections on March 8, 2026. An important date that could soon lead to numerous innovations in the Oberallgäu district. But who is behind the candidacies? The CSU Oberallgäu district association presented a list of 70 candidates at a district representative meeting in Wiggensbach on December 19, 2025. This includes district administrator candidate Thomas Eigstler, who emphasizes that the list reflects the diverse commitment of the district. In this context, Eric Beißwenger, Minister of State, emphasized the broad range of experience of the candidates - from entrepreneurs to farmers to creative actors. Kreisboten emphasizes that this could be a decisive step for a successful local election.
The candidates at a glance
The list of 70 candidates is diverse and offers a variety of perspectives. Here are some of the most prominent names:
- Thomas Eigstler (Landratskandidat)
- Simone Vogler
- Eric Beißwenger
- Joachim Konrad
- Petra Müller
- Lucas Reisacher
- Josef Geiger jun.
- Florian Hierl
- Bianca Schießl
- Norbert Meggle
- …und viele mehr bis zu Christoph Olbrich.
Not only the CSU is active, numerous other parties have also put forward their candidates for the local elections. A total of nine election proposals were submitted, including the Free Voters, the AfD, the Greens, the SPD, the LJOA, the ödp&ub, the FDP and the Left. There are six candidates in the running for the election for district administrator, with Thomas Eigstler from the CSU being one of the favorites. Oberallgäu also provides an overview of the parties and candidates up for election.
In the coming period it will be exciting to see how the election campaigns develop and which issues actually resonate with citizens. With all the commitment and different approaches from the candidates, it could be a real challenge for voters to make the right decision on election day. But one thing is certain: Oberallgäu is facing a phase of change!