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Wolfgang Schmidt Leads Hamburg SPD in Federal Election Campaign

The long-time ally of Chancellor Olaf Scholz secures top spot on the Hamburg SPD's candidate list with 83.5% support.

  • Wolfgang Schmidt, Chief of the German Chancellery and close associate of Olaf Scholz, has been chosen as the lead candidate for the Hamburg SPD in the upcoming federal elections.
  • Schmidt received 83.5% of the votes at the SPD state assembly, emphasizing his commitment to strengthening Hamburg's influence at the federal level.
  • Aydan Özoğuz, former lead candidate and Bundestag Vice President, was elected to the second spot on the list, receiving 79.8% of the votes despite recent controversy over a deleted social media post.
  • The Hamburg SPD is focusing on reclaiming direct mandates in districts lost in 2021, with Schmidt targeting the Eimsbüttel constituency previously held by the Greens.
  • The party's broader strategy includes maintaining its regional strength while preparing for both federal and local elections, with a mix of experienced and new candidates on its list.
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