Overview

• Susanne Hoyer, Langenbach mayor for 12 years under the Freie Wähler banner, officially joined the CSU on May 2, 2025, to pursue the Freising district administrator post.
• Her candidacy was unveiled at a CSU press conference, where senior figures Florian Herrmann and Anita Meinelt praised her as an ideal candidate for the role.
• The move marks a significant realignment in local politics, as Hoyer leaves her non-partisan Freie Wähler affiliation to compete against incumbent Helmut Petz and Green candidate Stephan Griebel in the March 2026 election.
• Hoyer’s campaign awaits formal endorsement at a CSU delegates’ meeting before it can officially begin.
• This decision reflects a calculated career gamble, as Hoyer forgoes a potential third term as Langenbach mayor to pursue the higher-profile district administrator position.