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Who will be District Administrator Metzger's successor? Candidates in focus!
Candidates for the 2026 district election in Aichach-Friedberg have been announced. Klaus Metzger is no longer running after two terms in office.
Who will be District Administrator Metzger's successor? Candidates in focus!
An exciting race for the office of district administrator is emerging in Aichach-Friedberg, as Klaus Metzger, the incumbent district administrator, is stepping down from the political stage after two terms in office. Metzger had already announced his resignation in July 2025 and will step down from office on March 8, 2026. His decision has opened the door for several candidates to seek his successor in local elections. Augsburger Allgemeine reports that the candidates want to tackle a variety of issues that concern citizens.
Among the applicants is Peter Tomaschko from the CSU. The 52-year-old from Merching brings experience as a member of the state parliament and district chairman of the CSU and is committed to reducing bureaucracy and making appointments digitally in the authorities. With 30 years as mayor of Aichach, Klaus Habermann from the SPD also has a distinguished political career and, among other things, would like to push forward the expansion of the district office as well as issues such as education and health.
Diverse topics and perspectives
Under candidate Katrin Müllegger-Steiger, the Greens are focusing on sustainability and the promotion of women in politics. The 48-year-old brings valuable experience as deputy district administrator, while Marc Sturm from the Free Voters is committed to, among other things, strengthening hospital locations. Sturm's nomination recently took place at an event organized by the district association my homeland reported. In his speech, Sturm addressed the major financial challenges that are burdening the district.
His application for cost control after rising construction costs for the district office as well as his commitment to local public transport are the focus of his campaign. In addition, Sturm strictly rejects the sale of the hospital site to investors, which makes him trustworthy among voters. Simon Kuchlbauer of the AfD is also in the competition with a focus on financial stability and civic participation, although his connections to the far-right “Identitarian Movement” have not gone unnoticed.
Election organization and deadlines
The local elections in Bavaria will take place on March 8, 2026, and with a total of approximately 39,500 elected representatives, this will be an important election. Kommunal.de informs about essential deadlines: election proposals must be submitted by January 8, 2026. Legal changes such as the abolition of the maximum age limit for mayors and district administrators (since January 1, 2024) could further invigorate the race.
The political polls suggest that the CSU is doing well at 40%, while the AfD is gaining ground at 19%. This development could have a lasting impact on the dynamics in Aichach-Friedberg and shape the election results on March 8th. It will be particularly exciting if possible runoff elections have to be held on March 22, 2026.
It will be important to continue to monitor developments in the coming weeks, as the decision on the future leadership of the Aichach-Friedberg district is imminent.