Weimar II chooses on September 1st: Clarity after hard death

Weimar II chooses on September 1st: Clarity after hard death

The tragic death of the SPD candidate Thomas Hartung has had a lasting impact on the political landscape in Weimar. The election date in Weimar II, originally planned for September 1st, remains despite this unexpected turn. This was confirmed on Friday by state election manager Holger Poppenhäger.

political decision after hard death

The representatives of the Weimar SPD met on Wednesday evening to decide on the future of the constituency. It was unanimously decided that no replacement candidate is nominated for hardening. This means that the choice will take place as planned to avoid possible disorders and conflicts in the further course of the state election. In a press release from the Landes-SPD, it was said that the gap, the hardening leaves, was difficult to fill, and that after-nomination could significantly burden the electoral system.

Effects on mandates and functions

Hartung, a respected human doctor and political multifunctional, has held numerous offices both at the state and municipal level. After his death, his state parliament mandate is expected to be taken over by Eleonore Mühlbauer, who was already sitting in the state parliament between 2009 and 2019. The SPD also faces the challenge of finding suitable candidates for hard committee and party posts, since the upcoming elections require many internal changes.

eligible to vote in Weimar: what now?

The election notifications for the voters in Weimar have already been sent, and even if they do not contain a new ballot paper, they keep their validity. As a result, citizens can already request their postal voting documents. This is a significant development, since despite the difficult circumstances, a smooth implementation of the election is sought.

election date remains crucial

The decision to maintain the original election date does not lose importance from a political point of view. If there had been a shift in the election date in Weimar, the seating conditions in the Thuringian state parliament could change decisively, which would have an impact on the entire political landscape of the federal state. Reference cases such as the Thuringian FDP show how narrow the ridge between majority and downfall can be in the 2019 state election.

look into the future: Thuringian SPD and the state list

In addition, hardening is in seventh place on the state list of the Thuringian SPD for the state election. This list is already approved and will go to the election unchanged. This means that possible replacement candidates could only become relevant after the election, depending on the results of the elections in the country.

a collective feeling of grief and responsibility

Thomas Hartung's death not only left a gap in the Weimar SPD, but also in the entire community. The members of the city association are aware of the responsibility, which must now be borne. It is a time of change and adaptation, and the Weimar SPD will continue to endeavor to master the challenges that lie ahead of it while at the same time honoring hard legacy.

- Nag