Jörg Saba remains mayor of Oldenburg: A clear vote!

Jörg Saba remains mayor of Oldenburg: A clear vote!

The election in Oldenburg has reached new heights as Jörg Saba was re-elected mayor with an impressive result. How ln-online.de reported, Saba won an impressive 77.8 percent of the votes on June 22, 2025. With 2,389 votes, he clearly beat his competitor Jens Junkersdorf, who only received 682 votes. Saba will therefore hold office from January 2026 until the end of 2031. A real test of strength in terms of voter favor!

However, voter turnout was anything but glorious: only 38.4 percent of the 8,060 eligible voters cast their votes. Given the temperatures reached almost 30 degrees, this is a bit disappointing. Not only Saba, but also Junkersdorf and civic leader Susanne Knees expressed their sadness about this low turnout and emphasized the relevance of every voice in the democratic process.

A look back at Saba's tenure

Jörg Saba publicly applied for a second term of office in February. In a conversation at the town hall, he was able to clearly express his motivation: he enjoys the office and feels well prepared for the challenges that await him. His first term in office, which was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, a fire in the fire station and the war in Ukraine, still brought some positive developments. Among other things, he promoted the development of a fiber optic network and the digitalization of schools.

Particularly noteworthy are the improvements in the area of ​​public toilets and the creation of humane refugee accommodation in Lübbersdorf. In the future, Saba would like to create new kindergarten places for children under three, initiate investments in road systems and advance the rail connection behind the train station. An energy law by 2035 is also on the agenda. Contact with citizens is particularly important to him, which is reflected in his transparent communication style, as shown by the regular live streams and the mayor's block.

Democratic process and voting behavior

Local elections like the one in Oldenburg are central to the local political landscape. How bpb.de In summary, the citizens' representatives of the municipalities and cities are elected in these elections, which has a direct impact on the quality of life of the residents. Direct election of the mayor often contributes to transparency and accountability.

Voter turnout in local elections is on average lower than in federal or state elections, which is also indicated by the low turnout in Oldenburg. Mayor Saba wanted a voter turnout of at least 50 percent and emphasized the important role that every citizen plays in exercising their right to vote.

For Saba and the citizens of Oldenburg, the future is already planned, and despite the challenges, he remains optimistic. A good path that visibly reflects the trust of citizens will certainly continue to be important in the years to come.