Overview
- Johannes Struckmeier retained his seat and Stefan Hegmanns won election to Schalke’s supervisory board, while Raphael Brinkert and Rolf Haselhorst fell short.
- Hegmanns led the ballot with 1,556 votes, Struckmeier received 1,376, Haselhorst got 662, and Brinkert finished last with 577.
- Roughly 2,235 members voted in person out of a reported 204,000 total, reflecting turnout of about one percent.
- Brinkert, known for managing Olaf Scholz’s campaign, was the high-profile candidate, whereas Hegmanns emphasized a low‑profile approach and Struckmeier presented himself as a member-focused fan.
- The meeting was largely calm, with the main flashpoint being a beer price increase to €5.50 from €5.10 effective January 1, 2026, as sporting leaders pledged to build the framework for sustained success.