CSU presents innovative election process for the district council in 2026!

CSU presents innovative election process for the district council in 2026!

An exciting step was taken today in Eberfing for the future of the 2026 district council election: The CSU Weilheim-Schongau district association has nominated 60 candidates for the coming election campaign. This event, led by Alexander Dobrindt, the CSU district chairman and Federal Minister of the Interior, marks a premiere: for the first time, a new voting procedure will be used that introduces the method of combined block voting and collective voting. The aim is to avoid hours of voting for list positions, which are often strenuous.

The 60 candidates were divided into groups of five, whose order the members could vote on. This helps to represent both young and experienced voices from all parts of the county. However, with 19 women on the list, the proportion of women remains below 50 percent. In order to counteract the surplus of men, two representatives of the Women's Union were able to secure permanent places on the list. During the event, Dobrindt emphasized the importance of cohesion within the CSU and signaled his intention to continue to play an active role in the district in the next six years.

Political goals and challenges

One of the prominent candidates, Dr. Johann Bertl, formulated clear priorities for future district policy. Investments in schools and vocational training are high on the agenda. In particular, the updating of the school IT concept and the creation of a new IT branch within the vocational school should be tackled promptly. He is also planning to examine the possibility of merging existing housing cooperatives into a central housing association in order to maximize state funding for affordable housing.

Another concern of Bertl is the development prospects in the Schongau area, particularly in relation to the proximity to the Bundeswehr barracks in Altenstadt. He sees potential here to use this geographical position for new administrative tasks. Given the strained budget situation, he cites the stabilization of health care as one of the central challenges that must be implemented within the framework of financial possibilities. His approach: listen, discuss and then decide.

On the election and the municipal structures

The upcoming local elections in Germany, for which the CSU is now making preparations, are of great importance. These elections include parliamentary representation in cities and municipalities as well as direct elections of mayors and district councils. The Basic Law guarantees that the representation of the people comes from general, free and secret elections, such as the bpb reported. Free voting communities must not be excluded from political decision-making.

Interestingly, different federal states use different electoral systems, with the cumulation and variegation of votes being common in many areas. This diversity shows how local elections are shaped differently from region to region and how local issues are dealt with in a playful way. On average, voter turnout in local elections is below the level in state or federal elections. Active and transparent citizen participation could help here.

With its new team and fresh electoral process, the CSU has taken the first step in bringing its political ideas and programs closer to voters. We are excited to see how the political landscape in the district will develop and what impulses the coming elections will provide.