Hamburg Votes in Key State Election Following National Polls

The SPD and Greens aim to retain their coalition, while rising support for the Left and CDU introduces uncertainty.

Hamburg's Bürgerschaftswahl, a state parliamentary election, takes place just one week after the German federal election, with 1.3 million citizens eligible to vote.
The SPD, led by incumbent Mayor Peter Tschentscher, remains the front-runner, polling above 30%, with hopes of continuing its coalition with the Greens.
The CDU, previously struggling in Hamburg, has seen an uptick in support and aims to secure second place, potentially opening coalition opportunities with the SPD.
The Left Party's growing popularity, polling at 13%, could disrupt the existing SPD-Green coalition by altering seat distributions in the Bürgerschaft.
Key voter concerns include affordable housing, transportation, and public safety, while higher early voter turnout signals strong engagement in this election.