Mayoral election in Hohenstein-Ernstthal: Lars Kluge is running against three challengers
Quick Look
- A new mayor will be elected in Hohenstein-Ernstthal on Sunday.
- Incumbent Lars Kluge (CDU) is running against three candidates from BSW, the voters' association “Pro HOT”/SPD and an individual candidate.
- Around 11,700 residents are eligible to vote.
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Why It Matters
Hohenstein-Ernstthal is known for the Sachsenring, which celebrates its 100th anniversary next year, and as the birthplace of the writer Karl May.
In Hohenstein-Ernstthal (Zwickau district) a new mayor will be elected on Sunday. According to the city, almost 11,700 residents are eligible to vote.
In addition to the incumbent Lars Kluge from the CDU, three other candidates from BSW, the voters' association “Pro HOT”/SPD and an individual candidate are fighting for the voters' favor. They can vote from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on who should direct the fortunes of their city for the next seven years. If no candidate achieves an absolute majority in the first round, there will be a second round on September 27th.
Hohenstein-Ernstthal is closely linked to motorsport. The Sachsenring will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. On May 26, 1927, a motorcycle race was held on the race track for the first time. The Motorcycle World Championships there now attract more than 250,000 visitors every year. The city is also the birthplace of the adventure writer Karl May (1842-1912). His birthplace houses a museum.
Open Questions
- Who will ultimately win the election?
- What will the voter turnout be?
- What are the political priorities of the individual candidates?
