Andechs citizens group: Courageous candidates for the 2026 election campaign

Andechs citizens group: Courageous candidates for the 2026 election campaign

In Andechs the signs point to an election campaign: The Andechs citizens group is running with a formidable team of candidates in order to make a strong statement in the local elections on March 8, 2026. At the top are Michaela Eisenschmid, who is running as the Free Voters' district administrator candidate, and Robert Klier, who is running again for mayor. In the past, Klier has faced Georg Scheitz (CSU), who narrowly won the last election by a margin of 60 votes. The citizens' group has taken an important place in regional politics, most recently led by Anna Neppel as mayor until 2020. Michaela Eisenschmid, who has been active as a local councilor since this electoral term, sees her candidacy as having the potential to bring the citizens' group back into focus in the district.

The list of candidates for the local council is diverse and includes people of different ages and backgrounds. The list is headed by:

• Michaela Eisenschmid (Erling)
• Robert Klier (Erling)
• Marcel Weinberger (35, Machtlfing)
• Sabine Henke (40, Frieding)
• Markus Schmolz (47, Erling)
• Gregor Reichold (45, Erling)
• Anita Groß (51, Frieding)
• Elias Bernhart (36, Machtlfing)
• Erasmus Höfler (55, Machtlfing)
• Christine Hirschberger (69, Erling)
• Maximilian Zeitler (36, Machtlfing)
• Regina Yilmaz (46, Frieding)
• Melanie Weinelt (40, Machtlfing)
• Martina Lauber (40, Frieding)
• Johann Albrecht (50, Erling)
• Claus Frey (55, Erling)

Herbert Rieger (53) and Claudia Schöttl (55) are available as replacement candidates. The age range of the candidates ranges from 35 to 69 years, which covers the entire range of Andechs citizens. Particular attention is paid to Christine Hirschberger, who is running in tenth place on the list and previously played an important role as deputy mayor.

Youth in local politics

One of the top candidates' concerns is to attract young people in particular to local politics. At a time when many young adults feel distanced from politics, Eisenschmid and Klier are trying to provide new impulses and promote interest in local participation.

In a completely different context, former NBA player Patrick Beverley is currently being mentioned in the media. He was arrested in Rosharon, Texas, on charges of aggravated assault and held on $40,000 bail. Beverley, who last played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, spoke out via social media, asking not to prematurely interpret the events AP News reports that in his statement, citing his concerned role as a brother.

The influence of Riot Games

In the world of video games and eSports, Riot Games, a developer based in Los Angeles, has gained a lot of reputation. Founded in 2006, the company has made a huge impact on gaming culture with titles like League of Legends and Valorant. The popularity of League of Legends made it the most played multiplayer PC game in the world and, as a brand ambassador, it has hosted international tournaments that attract viewers from around the world.

However, in recent years, Riot Games has also faced challenges, including allegations of a toxic work environment and various lawsuits Wikipedia describes the company's developments and the extensive criticism it has received regarding its employee culture. Despite all this, Riot Games remains a notable player in the industry and is actively committed to social causes with fundraising campaigns such as support for Ukraine.

These developments show the diversity of the topics currently being discussed, from local election campaigns to global challenges in the gaming sector. Andechs and the world of sports and games – there’s a lot to experience here!