Karsten Fischkal: Free voters nominate strong district administrator candidate!

Karsten Fischkal: Free voters nominate strong district administrator candidate!

The Free Voters in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district recently set an example. During a nomination meeting on July 17, 2025 in the traffic training area in Lonnerstadt, Karsten Fischkal was unanimously nominated as their candidate for the 2026 district election. This decision reflects the trust of members and brings a breath of fresh air to the upcoming elections. Fischkal stands out with his core topic of traffic safety, which was clearly expressed in his speech.

He himself presented the challenge for this year's election campaign by emphasizing the importance of every child having a seat on the bus on the way to school. With a critical look at the existing traffic infrastructure, he emphasized the need for more roundabouts and a reduction in traffic lights in Erlangen-Höchstadt, despite decisions already made in the district council, such as the nn.de reported. In addition to road safety, he also addressed important issues such as education, medical care, the economy and climate protection, thereby demonstrating his comprehensive agenda.

Career prospects

Karsten Fischkal, who was first mayor of the municipality of Adelsdorf from 2008 to 2026, has dared to make a new start with his decision not to run for office again. He sees his work as mayor as a matter of the heart and was known for being there for the citizens at all times. He intensively trained Tim Scheppe as a successor and expressly expressed his trust in him. He also calls on the population to put their trust in Scheppe while he now dedicates himself to the district office.

Fischkal receives support not only from his party, but also from personalities such as the deputy district administrator Dr. Martin Oberle and other elected officials who see him as a committed and assertive politician, as the information from karsten-fischkal.de makes clear.

Challenges for the future

Despite the positive nomination and the clear trust from the Free Voters, local politics is facing fundamental change. As bpb.de explains, the tone in local politics has become harsher. Dissatisfaction and hostility are increasing, and many politicians are exposed to hostility. These developments could also bring new challenges to future candidates like Fischkal.

The need to strengthen democracy and promote better coexistence is more important than ever in the current situation. Fischkal will try to effectively use its networks in the health and social sectors to improve medical care in rural areas and thus bring relevant issues into focus.

The local elections are taking place on March 8, 2026, and the path there will be shaped not only by political issues, but also by the concerns and wishes of the population. Fischkal is optimistic and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead of him and initiate a positive turnaround for the Erlangen-Höchstadt district.