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Wismar is facing an election: new mayor wanted in April 2026!
Wismar will elect a new mayor on April 12, 2026. Thomas Beyer's term ends, possible runoff election on April 26th.
Wismar is facing an election: new mayor wanted in April 2026!
The city of Wismar is facing an exciting political issue: a new mayor will be elected on April 12, 2026 after Thomas Beyer (SPD) announced that he would not run for a third term. This reports Baltic Sea newspaper. The citizenry unanimously approved the election date on July 21, 2025, giving Wismar residents the opportunity to prepare for a change in city leadership.
Thomas Beyer has served in the Wismar city administration for over 36 years, initially as deputy mayor and since 2010 as mayor. His term of office ends on July 19, 2026. In a last election in April 2018, Beyer won with 56.3 percent of the votes against his competitors Hans-Martin Helbig (30.1%), Horst Krumpen (7.9%) and Angelo Tewes (5.8%).
The search for a successor
There are currently no official candidates named for the upcoming election. However, Horst Krumpen from the Left has already signaled interest if he is nominated by his party. This could lead to another exciting election campaign, as Wismar has been considered an SPD stronghold since the fall of the Wall. Voters will be curious to see which other candidates could enter the race.
Loud NDR The political stage in Wismar seems quite dynamic. Politically interested citizens are certainly curious about who will succeed Beyer and what priorities this future administration might set.
Information about eligibility to vote
Those entitled to vote are all Germans who are entitled to vote in accordance with Article 116 Paragraph 1 of the Basic Law, as well as nationals of the other member states of the European Union (Union citizens). The minimum age to vote is 16 on election day. The prerequisite for voting is that those eligible to vote have been in the electoral area for at least 37 days or usually live there, even without a permanent residence.
Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old and have also been resident in the electoral area for at least three months. They must also have the necessary eligibility and ability to hold public office. On these details has laiv-mv pointed out.
Overall, the electoral process in Wismar is eagerly awaited. Whether the wind of change is blowing will only become clear on April 12, 2026, but preparations have already begun and the anticipation of a new mayor is palpable.