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Runoff election in Traunstein: Lackner and Danzer are fighting for the district office!
There is a runoff election for the office of district administrator in the Traunstein district. Martin Lackner and Andreas Danzer will compete against each other on July 13th.
Runoff election in Traunstein: Lackner and Danzer are fighting for the district office!
An important election is coming up in the Traunstein district: A runoff election for the new district administrator will take place on July 13th after the previous incumbent Siegfried Sebastian Walch (CSU) was elected to the Bundestag. Walch, who had been in office since 2014, was actually supposed to hold the reins until 2026. But his election in September resulted in new elections because the mandate and district office are not compatible. Until the election, his deputy Josef Konhäuser has been in charge since the Bundestag was constituted in March 2025. These circumstances make the upcoming district elections particularly exciting.
The first round of voting last Sunday did not produce a clear result as none of the nine candidates achieved an absolute majority. Martin Lackner from the CSU was able to position himself as the strongest candidate and received 32.9% of the votes. Andreas Danzer from the Free Voters follows in second place with 20.1%. Various other candidates, including Ute Künkele from the ÖDP as the only woman in the race, had to back down. Christian Kegel (SPD) also tried, but only got 14.4%. With a voter turnout of 42.4% among almost 145,000 eligible voters, it is clear that there is a clear interest in local politics. According to sueddeutsche.de you could almost say that the people of Traunstein are keen on the decision.
Runoff election and candidates
Both Lackner and Danzer have a big task ahead of them in the upcoming duel for the district office. In the runoff election, the simple majority is decisive. This means whoever gets the most votes on July 13th will become the new district administrator and can stay in office until 2032 - long enough to fit into the rhythm of the six-year term of office, which consists of local elections. This information comes from the basic election regulations provided by the Bavarian Statistical Office.
Regardless of their political background, the two candidates must plan their strategies carefully. Danzer in particular could try to mobilize the votes of Kegel and the other candidate parties who did not vote. So it remains to be seen whether Lackner can defend his top position or Danzer can turn things around.
Overall, the prospect of the new district administrator is of great importance for the citizens of the Traunstein district. After a long term of office under Walch, it remains to be seen who will be able to direct the district's fortunes in the future. How voters will react to the two main candidates remains exciting and will become clear in a few weeks. The election promises not only excitement, but also the possibility of a new beginning in the district.