Roland Wich: Kronach's new mayoral candidate has been determined!

Roland Wich: Kronach's new mayoral candidate has been determined!

Something is happening in Kronach: Roland Wich, 54 years old from Höfles, was unanimously nominated as mayoral candidate by the “Zukunft Kronach” group on Tuesday evening. His plans are serious – Wich would like to move into the town hall in 2026. At first glance, one might think that this actor is not playing political jokes at the Kronacher Derblecken, where he spontaneously stood in for Martin Bittruf and impersonated parliamentarian Jonas Geissler. But with his nomination he shows that he has the ambition to actually take on responsibility. As [np-coburg.de](https://www.np-coburg.de/content.nomination-wie-rocco-kronacher-buergermeister- Werden-will.380db11d-a233-41fa-b40b-ff41849e7e84.html) reports, this is just the beginning of his political career.

The timing for Wich's nomination couldn't be better, as preparations for the local elections on March 8, 2026 are already in full swing. At the same time, the CSU local associations from the region have also lined up. At a meeting in the Kronacher Schützenhaus, Angela Hofmann was chosen as the mayoral candidate with over 90 percent of the votes. The returning officer Jessika Dorst is pleased with the clear result, while Hofmann addressed the challenges of the last few years in her application speech and emphasized the implementation of the CSU investment program 2020-2026. A detailed review of all the projects implemented made their determination clear. According to gemeinsam-kronach-gestalten.de, the CSU politician sees the mayor's office as a responsible task and intends to continue her candidacy.

A look at the electoral structure

It is important for voters to understand how the distribution of seats in local elections works. The calculation method according to Sainte-Laguё/Schepers is used here. The votes are distributed among the available seats according to a specific key. If votes fall evenly on one seat, the larger number of votes of the candidates concerned will be used for the decision. This transparency is important to strengthen trust in the democratic process. For further information about the electoral structure, you can contact the Bavarian State Government.

On the waves of democracy

The upcoming elections promise an exciting competition in which citizens can finally actively cast their votes again and have a say in the direction of their city. Whether Wich or Hofmann – both bring fresh ideas and approaches that will have a lively influence on the political discussions in Kronach. It remains to be seen how the political landscape will develop until the election and who can ultimately win the trust of citizens. One thing is certain, however: there is great interest in local politics, and dialogue with citizens will be crucial.