Big voting in Herford: Parties are running for local elections!

Big voting in Herford: Parties are running for local elections!

An exciting election weekend is coming up in Herford! On Sunday, September 14th, citizens have the opportunity to cast their vote in the local elections. The district council, the district administrator and the city council are elected, who will then direct the city's fortunes for the next five years. An event that generates a lot of interest and actively involves voters in participation.

A total of ten parties and voter groups are running for election. These include well-known faces such as the CDU, SPD, FDP and the Greens. But lesser-known groups such as the “Citizens for Herford” and the “Union for Herford” are also involved. A colorful mix that certainly makes voting an exciting affair. Like that Westfalen-Blatt reports, voters are called upon to find out about the positions of the respective parties in order to make an informed decision.

Voter shares and election results

A look at the election results of the past local elections shows that the election results in Herford are always changing. The last city council election in 2020 resulted in a distribution of 15 seats for the CDU, 14 for the SPD and an increased presence of the Greens, who won seven seats. The FDP and the electoral communities were also able to secure two and two seats, while the Left held one and the UWG also held a smaller share.

• 1984–1989: CDU 48,13%, SPD 25%, Grüne 9,32%, Wahlbeteiligung 69,43%
• 1994–1999: CDU 46,04%, SPD 24%, Grüne 8,17%, Wahlbeteiligung 80,83%
• 2014–2020: CDU 39,10%, SPD 17%, Grüne 11,10%, Wahlbeteiligung 47,08%
• 2020–2025: CDU 33,09%, SPD 14%, Grüne 16,46%, Wahlbeteiligung 48,06%

The numbers from the Wikipedia are impressive and show how the parties have to react to the wishes and needs of the population. It is noteworthy that the Greens have recorded growth since the last election, while the major parties CDU and SPD suffered losses. This could also have an impact on the coalition talks after the election, especially since the SPD canceled the grand coalition with the CDU in July 2024.

A look at the history of elections

Anyone interested in political developments in Herford can take a look at the history of local elections. There have been comprehensive records of voter shares since 1975. The Data show a clear trend: The CDU has been dominant for many years, but times are changing and voters are more in demand than ever.

As the mood in the city changes, voter turnout will also be exciting to watch. In the past this has fluctuated between 47.08% and 85.77% and voter turnout is a crucial factor in trust in the democratic processes. The next few days will bring certainty as to which way the wind is blowing and who will win the trust of the people of Herford.

The election will take place on a Sunday and it is advisable to find out in good time about the current opening times of the polling offices, especially for postal voting. The Westfalen-Blatt offers useful information for anyone who wants to make sure their vote is counted.

Herford has an exciting time ahead - let's vote and actively shape the city's future!