FDP favorite Frank Soldan: candidate for mayor of Lüneburg in 2026!

FDP favorite Frank Soldan: candidate for mayor of Lüneburg in 2026!

On Wednesday evening at the Lüneburg Museum, a clear step was taken towards the 2026 local elections: The FDP city association unanimously elected Frank Soldan as the candidate for the office of mayor. The 50-year-old dentist and family man brings with him impressive political experience of over two decades, both in the Hanseatic city council and in the Ochtmissen local council. He is not only available as chairman of the FDP council group, but is also passionate about the interests of schools, parents and teachers. Soldan sees education as an “investment in the future” and calls for modern equipment and digital learning methods for schools, like this State newspaper reported.

With its thematic focus on economy, urban development and culture, Soldan not only wants to make Lüneburg attractive, but also position it as a reliable partner for companies. “Strengthening the economy and reducing bureaucracy” – this is a central demand of the candidate, who also sees cultural identity as essential for joy in life. Cornelius Grimm, the chairman of the FDP city association, emphasizes Soldan's credibility and proximity to the citizens, which go hand in hand with clear statements about municipal development.

The political competition begins

With the nomination of Frank Soldan, the FDP in Lüneburg has given the starting signal for its preparations for the 2026 local elections. On September 13, 2026, not only will the new mayor be elected, but the council and local councilors will also be up for election. Soldan will compete against incumbent mayor Claudia Kalisch from the Greens and can expect an exciting competition. He estimates his chances in the election campaign as “good”, but admits that it could be a challenge to achieve the required majority of votes in the first round of the election, as the line-up of candidates from the SPD and CDU will also be crucial, in addition to information from LG Today.

Apart from the current political constellation, Soldan shows clear ideas on important issues. He particularly emphasizes that the focus should not only be on cycling, in contrast to the current guidelines of the green city government. His vision for urban development includes sustainable, affordable and modern planning that also takes housing, transport and environmental protection into account.

A clear stance on politics

Frank Soldan is aware of the challenges that come with running for office. He already has almost 25 years of experience in local politics and has demonstrated a good knack for fact-oriented political work during this time. He rejects politics that rely on confrontation. Rather, he would like to consider the well-being of every single person as the basis for his decisions the article from the state newspaper summarizes.

If everything goes well and Soldan eventually becomes mayor, he plans to give up his job as a dentist - a decision he wanted to make in four years anyway. The next few months offer excitement and many opportunities for dialogue with the citizens of Lüneburg in order to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities ahead.