SPD Rhineland-Palatinate strengthens unity: A look at the 2026 elections!

SPD Rhineland-Palatinate strengthens unity: A look at the 2026 elections!

On August 24, 2025, the members of the SPD Rhineland-Palatinate gathered in Idar-Oberstein for an important state party conference at which the course was set for the 2026 state elections. The incumbent state chairwoman became Sabine Bätzing-Lichtenthäler re-elected with an impressive 98.94% of delegate votes. This support shows that the party is starting the election year united and determined.

An important aspect of the party conference was the appointment of other key positions. That's how it became Gregory Scholz elected as the new Secretary General with 96.92% of the vote. Scholz, who is active as chairman of the Vorderpfalz sub-district and a member of the state parliament, will also take on the role of campaign manager. In his first speech, he expressed sharp criticism of the CDU, the largest opposition party, and its lack of ideas.

Target direction and priorities

Bätzing-Lichtenthäler has big plans for the upcoming elections, which will take place in March 2026. She emphasized that the continuation of the existing government coalition with the Greens and FDP as well as the downsizing of the AfD will be central points of the strategy. In his contribution he raised Alexander Schweitzer, who was re-elected as deputy state chairman, emphasized that the focus is on issues such as education, secure jobs, economic dynamism and the creation of regions worth living in.

The election of additional leaders was also carried out at the party conference. Alexander Schweitzer received an incredible 99.65%, while his deputies Doris ancestors and Sven Teuber were also elected with over 94% of the votes. State Treasurer Daniel Stich was confirmed in office with 84.72%.

Election statistics and analysis

Another important point that should not go unmentioned is the representative election statistics, which are compiled by the State Statistical Office. This provides comprehensive information about those eligible to vote and the distribution of votes State, federal and European elections. The detailed results are listed by constituency, district and municipality and will be published immediately after the elections.

The SPD Rhineland-Palatinate is well positioned and will actively work on the challenges of the next few months in order to go into the state elections with a clear and positive course. The party conference in Idar-Oberstein showed that the comrades are ready to stand up for their values ​​together and turn things around in their favor.