Mandy Pfeifer: SPD and Left unite for mayor election in Schwerin!

Mandy Pfeifer: SPD and Left unite for mayor election in Schwerin!

The political landscape in Schwerin is gaining momentum! On December 1, 2025, Mandy Pfeifer was nominated as the fourth candidate for the upcoming mayoral election. The SPD and the Left have sent her into the race as a joint candidate, which indicates a strong alliance in the city. The election itself will take place on April 12, 2026, and the previous candidates are already promising an exciting competition.

The first three candidates are Sebastian Ehlers from the CDU, who brings a lot of experience as a member of the state parliament and mayor of Schwerin, Heiko Steinmüller, a non-party restaurateur, and Petra Federau from the AfD. This constellation shows that political competition is becoming intense. In this mixed situation, Mandy Pfeifer wants to bring a breath of fresh air into city politics.

Mandy Pfeifer – The candidate with visions

Mandy Pfeifer not only has political experience, but is also SPD district chairwoman and parliamentary group leader in the city council. She emphasizes that she wants to make politics open, solution-oriented and humane. Her focus is on important topics such as education and improving daycare centers and schools in Schwerin. A concern that is likely to be particularly well received by families.

“I would like to continue Rico Badenschier’s work and further strengthen the impulses he has set,” emphasizes Pfeifer. This follows on from a successful term in office, which will end with his resignation in December. Badenschier has decided to work as a doctor and will be officially dismissed by the city council on November 10, 2025. This represents a significant change at the city's leadership - and Pfeifer sees her job as building a transparent administration that explains how and why decisions are made.

The state of affairs in the political ranks

Mandy Pfeifer's nomination was announced by the district executives on the same day. Even if the SPD and the Left are already sending clear messages, the CDU and the AfD have already decided on their own candidates. Ehlers and Federau have made their intentions known, while Heiko Steinmüller is running as an independent candidate. The BSW is also planning to enter the race with its own candidate, and the Alliance Greens are currently evaluating their options.

The election promises to be particularly exciting, as further applications are possible until January 27, 2026. The discussions within the city's society are thus gaining new momentum, and citizens can look forward to a lively election campaign period. The city's challenges relate not only to politics, but also to social issues that affect many people.

The first weeks of the election campaign are already characterized by different perspectives and strategies, and it remains to be seen how the political landscape will develop until the election. Voters are invited to learn and participate in this important process.

For further information and current developments, just take a look at the Norddeutsche Rundschau, the Nordkurier or the [Wahlkampfnews](https://www.wahlkampfnews.de/diese-rechneren-moechten-Schwerins-oberbuergermeister- Werden/). All eyes are on the Hanseatic city – what will the new wind bring?