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4mo ago

Marcus König Secures 99% Support for Re-Election as Nuremberg Mayor

The CSU incumbent receives backing from delegates and party leader Markus Söder, while the SPD nominates Nasser Ahmed as his challenger for the 2026 election.

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Overview

  • Marcus König, Nuremberg's mayor since 2020, was formally nominated by CSU delegates with 99% of the vote for a second term.
  • CSU party leader Markus Söder pledged his full support for König's candidacy, emphasizing his leadership in Bavaria's second-largest city.
  • The SPD has named 36-year-old city councillor and local party chairman Nasser Ahmed as König's main opponent in the 2026 race.
  • Nuremberg's mayoral election is scheduled to take place on March 8, 2026, setting the stage for a contest between the CSU and SPD candidates.
  • The nomination process reflects broader political dynamics in Bavaria, with Nuremberg traditionally leaning CSU while Munich sees growing Green Party influence.