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New district administrator for Gifhorn: The decision will be made in the election today!
On October 26, 2025, Gifhorn will elect a new district administrator after the death of Tobias Heilmann. Learn more about the candidates and the election process.
New district administrator for Gifhorn: The decision will be made in the election today!
Today the district of Gifhorn is dominated by the district elections. Today, October 26, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the region as citizens elect a new district administrator. This step comes after the unexpected death of Tobias Heilmann (SPD), who died in May 2025 at the age of 49. Heilmann, who has been in office since November 2021, leaves a gap in the district that now needs to be filled. Memories of him were only recently expressed by companions when they thought of his 50th birthday, which was soon approaching, reports ndr.de.
With a total of 141,889 people eligible to vote, Gifhorn residents have the opportunity to cast their vote. The voting age here is already 16, which involves young people in political decisions. The polling stations are open today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and in order to elect the new district administrator, an absolute majority of more than 50 percent of the votes is required. If this does not succeed, there will be a runoff election between the two strongest candidates on November 9th, as t-online.de reports.
Candidates in the race
The stage for the district election has been entered by four candidates who are fighting for the office. Here are Tobias Heilmann's possible successors:
- Philipp Raulfs (SPD) aus Hillerse
- Telse Dirksmeyer-Vielhauer (CDU) aus Vordorf
- Stefan Marzischewski-Drewes (AfD) aus Gifhorn
- Marion Mäding (BSW) aus Calberlah
This district administrator post in Gifhorn has always been occupied by people from the CDU or SPD since 1963. This clearly shows that the new district administrator is confronted with a large political legacy. The election always has an impact on the future direction of the district.
A look at voter turnout
The importance of the district election can also be seen in the context of the local elections in Lower Saxony. These go back to 1946 and are of great importance to voters. Local elections are a cornerstone of democratic participation in Lower Saxony, with district administrators being elected for a term of eight years. In this round of elections, voters have to pay particular attention because the last opportunity to cast a vote is approaching if no candidate receives the necessary majority in the first round, as [wikipedia.de](https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Results_der_Kommunalwahlen_in_Niedersachsen) notes.
Finally, it remains to be seen how the voters will decide today and who will ultimately succeed Tobias Heilmann. The preliminary result is expected on Sunday evening, while the final result will be announced on Monday evening. An exciting election Sunday for the people in the Gifhorn district!