Overview

• Richard Reischl reversed his March decision not to run and formally registered as a nonpartisan candidate for the 2026 mayoral contest.
• He secured nominations from the Freie Bürgerblock and the Greens after resigning from the CSU in April.
• The CSU’s Hebertshausen chapter said it will oppose his bid by nominating its own mayoral candidate, citing loyalty concerns.
• SPD local leaders have decided against endorsing Reischl and plan to select their candidate after the summer recess.
• Citing a health-related sabbatical and disputes over asylum policy, Reischl vows to focus on community needs and better balance family time if re-elected.