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Greens support Kögel: On to the next round of elections in Seefeld!
The Greens recommend Klaus Kögel (CSU) for re-election as mayor of Seefeld in the 2026 local elections.
Greens support Kögel: On to the next round of elections in Seefeld!
On January 14, 2026, while preparations for the local elections in Bavaria are in full swing, a clear picture of the political discussions emerges in Seefeld. The Greens have now recommended that the incumbent mayor Klaus Kögel (CSU) be nominated for re-election. Kögel, the 67-year-old, won the election in 2020 in an exciting runoff against Thomas Zimmermann from the Greens. Zimmermann himself has been working as second mayor since then and brings valuable experience.
It is pleasing to see that the cooperation between the CSU and the Greens in the local council is seen as constructive. For Klaus Kögel, who feels in good health, the focus is clearly on future projects for Seefeld. Elke Schubert, the local chairwoman of the Green Party, emphasizes that the combination of ecological responsibility, social issues and economic reason is of great importance. She emphasizes that the continuation of this sustainable course and the implementation of central projects are based on the experience of Kögel and a common majority.
Off to the election in March
The CSU Seefeld has officially started its local election campaign. The election will take place on March 8th and Kögel will run again as a candidate for mayor. The local council list has already been determined and shows a colorful mix of different professional fields and backgrounds. In a meeting, an impressive 18 out of 19 voters voted for Kögel's nomination, while he abstained.
Here are the candidates on the local council list:
| Place | name | profession |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klaus Kögel | mayor |
| 2 | Alexander Winters | Human resources manager |
| 3 | Oliver Roth | Communications industry consultant |
| 4 | Martin Kretschmann | Project manager and energy consultant |
| 5 | Julia Wagner | Student, social media speaker |
| 6 | Freddy Maletz | Master electrician |
| 7 | Johann Dreyer | Surveyor (ret.) |
| 8 | Angela Obermaier | Alternative practitioner, business economist |
| 9 | Metin Akgül | Lecturer |
| 10 | Gerhard Bönsch | Car mechanic and farmer |
| 11 | Stefan Dellinger | farmer |
| 12 | Klaus Strupp | Heating engineer and plumber |
| 13 | Wolfgang Lubrich | Retired union secretary |
| 14 | Simon Geyer | lawyer |
| 15 | Stefan Kalski | Electrical engineer |
| 16 | Tina Geyer | pharmacist |
| 17 | Bernhard Dosch | State-certified structural engineer |
| 18 | Christoph Wufka | AWISTA board |
| 19 | Rainer Salcher | Precision mechanic |
| 20 | Dr. Felicia Winters | Judge |
It is important to mention that the local council list covers all districts of Seefeld, with the sole exception of Meiling. The agreement on the list resolutions shows that the CSU is well positioned to set new priorities and develop a clear perspective for the challenges ahead.
Looking at the local elections
The local elections in Bavaria take place every six years and are for many people the first step into the political arena. Participation offers the opportunity to sharpen the understanding of politics and participation and promotes democratic awareness, especially among young people. As debates around the election campaign grow, the need to attract more women to the local level is also being emphasized. Initiatives like those of FidiP – Women in Politics advocate for mentoring and networks to increase political participation.
It remains to be seen how voters will decide on March 8th, but the political climate in Seefeld is already showing promising approaches to cooperation.
For more information on the current developments surrounding the local elections in Bavaria, visit the website South German newspaper, Mercury and Bank code Bavaria.