Duel for district administrator: Who will prevail in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen?

Duel for district administrator: Who will prevail in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen?

It smells like a breath of fresh air in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district. Preparations for the district elections next year 2026 are in full swing, and the CSU has two potential candidates in its ranks: Thomas Holz and Severin Eichenseher. While Holz, the current district chairman, was able to win the internal vote in the CSU district executive committee, there are already signs that Eichenseher, the Tölz CSU local leader, also has ambitions and could throw himself into the race against Holz. The Free Voters have now nominated Ludwig Schmid as their candidate, which further enlivens the starting position.

But what makes Thomas Holz so special? The 49-year-old is no stranger to the world of politics; He has been mayor of Kochel am See for 16 years, and he also has extensive experience as a district administrator and deputy district administrator. He has also been active as a member of the Bavarian state parliament since 2023. Holz has not only made a name for itself locally, but is also committed to important issues such as affordable housing. He sees it as crucial to hand over suitable properties to municipalities cheaply so that locals can stay in their homeland. He has also advocated for effective wolf management to address the concerns of farmers threatened by wolves. “The discussion is not election-related, but based on real fears,” reports Holz, who was also recently affected by a hailstorm.

The challenge for oak seers

Severin Eichenseher, 34 years old, also has some political milestones behind him. As chairman of the Tölzer CSU since 2023, he has already subjected the party to internal elections, but he can point to his experiences as a European Chamber candidate and as a personal advisor to Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann. Even though he missed entry into the Tölz city council in 2020, he remains active in the political landscape, including as BRK district chairman since April 2025. It will be interesting to see whether the support within the CSU will have an impact on Eichenseher in order to stand up to Holz.

The tension is rising! When exactly the nomination meeting will take place is still unclear, but it should take place in July. Both candidates are showing keen interest in the prestigious district administrator post – this will be a big piece of political drama in the region!

Context and outlook

The local elections in Bavaria brought with them a lot of movement, and it is precisely such elections that have a lasting impact on the region. In the last local elections in March 2020, the CSU and its allies won the most votes. This year it will be particularly important to see how CSU leaders Holz and Eichenseher can mobilize their respective supporters to bring their visions closer to voters. Preparations for this are already in full swing, and the state elections will also take place on October 8, 2025, in which Holz will also take part.

The political threads in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen will continue to be closely intertwined, and the coming months promise plenty of material for discussion and interesting developments. Politicians like Holz and Eichenseher will definitely go to the front and convince the electorate - after all, there is a lot at stake!

Further details and developments on the upcoming election can be found on the website of Mercury, South Germans and kommunalwahl2020.bayern.de be read.