Free voters support SPD candidate Michael Jahn for Günzburg 2026!
The Free Voters of Günzburg support Michael Jahn as mayor candidate for 2026. The decision and nomination are imminent.

Free voters support SPD candidate Michael Jahn for Günzburg 2026!
Something is happening in Günzburg: The board members of the Free Voters have cast a unanimous vote for the SPD candidate Michael Jahn in the upcoming mayoral election in 2026. The 29-year-old lawyer brings a breath of fresh air into the matter and is expected to continue and modernize the valued work of the last two decades Augsburger Allgemeine reported. His nomination is expected to take place at the end of July 2023, while the SPD's official confirmation is expected to take place in September.
What exactly sets Jahn apart? His experience from the commercial law firm will certainly come into play when he approaches planned changes. He has decided to question existing structures and make the city fit for the future with new, modern perspectives. Fact-oriented solutions and open communication with the democratic parties are important to him. The support of Third Mayor Anton Gollmitzer and the deputy chairmen Sybille Löhle and Michael Briegel is also a positive signal for his candidacy.
Diversity of candidates in Günzburg
Although Jahn is now officially supported by the Free Voters, the competition for the office of mayor could be exciting. Stefan Baisch from the CSU and Martin Endhardt from the GBL are already in the starting blocks alongside him. Current mayor Gerhard Jauernig has announced that he will not run for office again after 24 years. So the tension is rising, and the UWB faction in the city council has not yet decided whether it will support one of the other candidates or nominate one of its own.
The importance of local elections should not be underestimated. In Germany, they shape the parliamentary representation of municipalities and cities as well as the direct election of the mayors. The approval of local citizens plays a central role - and voters often show a greater inclination to support smaller parties, such as bpb determines. The reason for this is the often local issues that play a role in election campaigns.
The Free Voters in Focus
The Free Voters are not only focusing on Günzburg, but are also campaigning for the 2026 local elections at the district level. On Friday they met in Neunburg and reported on successful contributions and developments from their members, such as Central Bavarian informed. Particularly worth mentioning is the upcoming mayoral candidacy of treasurer Markus Pretzl in Teublitz and the active dialogue on improving the political position.
For the local elections on March 8, 2026, the Free Voters want to use until mid-October to draw up their lists. Discussions about potential district administrator candidates are already underway. This shows the commitment and strategic planning of the Free Voters, who want to strengthen their positions and members.
The next few months promise exciting developments! Voters can hope for a breath of fresh air in politics and look forward to seeing what new ideas will find their way into local structures.