Election proposals for Schwandorf: Everything you need to know about the 2026 local elections!

Election proposals for Schwandorf: Everything you need to know about the 2026 local elections!

In Schwandorf, the upcoming local elections in 2026 are already on the radar. The first nominations can be submitted from December 2025. This means that parties and voter groups should think about their candidates for the office of mayor and city council members in good time. A look at the deadlines and requirements is very important here. Because submissions made before December 2025 will not be heard.

The city of Schwandorf will announce the exact deadlines for submitting election proposals in advance, and anyone who supports these proposals must be there.

Important details about support signatures

In order for a proposal to be admitted to the election, supporting signatures are necessary. After submitting the election proposal, these must be done both by the supporters and in person at the Schwandorf town hall. Quite a bit of work when you consider that a joint election proposal does not require any additional signatures, as long as the people nominating candidates have been represented in the local council or district council since the last election or at least one of them is exempt from this regulation. What is particularly exciting is that new nominees who received at least 5% of the votes in the last state election or European election are exempt from additional support signatures. That's a significant incentive!

• Bis zu 1.000 Einwohner: 40 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 2.000 Einwohner: 50 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 3.000 Einwohner: 60 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 5.000 Einwohner: 80 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 10.000 Einwohner: 120 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 20.000 Einwohner: 180 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 30.000 Einwohner: 190 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 50.000 Einwohner: 215 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 100.000 Einwohner: 340 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 150.000 Einwohner: 385 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 200.000 Einwohner: 430 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 400.000 Einwohner: 470 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 600.000 Einwohner: 610 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 800.000 Einwohner: 750 Unterschriften
• Bis zu 1.000.000 Einwohner: 880 Unterschriften
• Mehr als 1.000.000 Einwohner: 1.000 Unterschriften

The number of votes required is anything but insignificant and must be planned carefully. But don't worry: the relevant results will be announced by the state returning officer at least three months before election day, so that voter support can be mobilized in a targeted manner.

The 2026 local elections in Schwandorf promise a lot of movement in political events. A good hand in selecting candidates and supporting them could make the difference when it comes to making the best offer to voters.

For further information and details on the legal framework, see laws-bayern.de provides a comprehensive overview. For those directly affected who want to get involved, it is also worth taking a look at the official website of the city of Schwandorf oberpfalzecho.de to stay informed about all developments.