CDU Hanover nominates Peter Karst: The new mayor candidate for 2026!

CDU Hanover nominates Peter Karst: The new mayor candidate for 2026!

There is a breath of fresh air in politics in Hanover: The CDU recently officially nominated Peter Karst as its candidate for mayor. The decision was made at a meeting of the CDU district association in Hanover on Wednesday evening, and the result was clear: Karst received 100 percent of the votes from 146 party members present. This means that nothing stands in the way of the candidate for the local elections in autumn 2026.

54-year-old Peter Karst is a trained lawyer and is the general manager of the Hanover Chamber of Crafts. With a clear focus on “togetherness,” he wants to make the city a place where all citizens have a say. The concerns of families, single parents and older people are particularly important to him. Karst strives to promote intergenerational equality and to give children and young people a voice.

Strong competition

Karst's opponents are city treasurer Axel von der Ohe from the SPD and incumbent Belit Onay from the Greens, who has not yet been officially nominated but has signaled that he wants to run again. The challenge facing Karst is therefore clear: the electorate is appealed by different ideals and programs, and the competition is strong.

In order to be successful in this political arena, Karst plans to strengthen medium-sized companies and the skilled trades. “We need to modernize our infrastructure and pay particular attention to mobility, especially in relation to the trade fair and our airport,” he explains. The issues of affordable housing and holistic urban development that includes all parts of the city are also high on his agenda.

A look into the future

If you look into the future, you can see that Hanover is facing important decisions. The next local elections are scheduled for 2026, and Karst is ready to roll up its sleeves to create a city of togetherness. His vision for this is ambitious and appeals to many citizens who hope for change in their city.

Peter Karst's political ambitions are no coincidence, because in regional politics it is important to be well connected and to be open to citizens' concerns. The next few months will show whether he will strike a chord with the electorate and find the support necessary to overcome the challenges that lie ahead.

In summary, the CDU has a promising candidate in Peter Karst who wants to actively help shape Hanover. As the election campaign slowly takes shape, it remains to be seen how the political forces will develop in this dynamic city.

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