Sven Krüger Wins Mittelsachsen Landratswahl in First Round

The Freiberg mayor, backed by CDU and Freie Wähler, secures 50.3% of the vote to become the new Landrat.

Sven Krüger, previously the mayor of Freiberg, won the Mittelsachsen Landratswahl with 50.3% of the vote in the first round, defeating four other candidates.
Krüger, running as an independent with support from CDU, Freie Wähler, FDP, and the Regional Farmers' Association, outpaced AfD candidate Jens Tamke, who received 34% of the vote.
The election was called following the early resignation of former Landrat Dirk Neubauer, who cited personal attacks and limited effectiveness as reasons for stepping down.
Krüger is known for his pragmatic and unideological approach, gaining a reputation for addressing local concerns, including infrastructure challenges and controversial issues like refugee policies.
His victory is seen as a demonstration of successful cross-party collaboration, with supporters emphasizing his experience and commitment to advancing the region.