Noosha Aubel: Brave candidate for Potsdam's mayoralty!

Noosha Aubel: Brave candidate for Potsdam's mayoralty!

Noosha Aubel, the former councilor in Potsdam, has let the cat out of the bag: She is running as a non-partisan mayor of Potsdam. She will face the voters on September 21, 2025, after the elected mayor Mike Schubert (SPD) had to vacate his office in a referendum in May. Aubel describes Potsdam as her “old home” and sees the opportunity to run as a unique candidate. Borkener Zeitung reports that Aubel worked in Potsdam from 2017 to 2023 and most recently worked as head of education, integration, public services and security in Flensburg.

With more than 20 years of experience in various local governments, she brings a lot of know-how with her. During her presentation, she announced that she would continue to develop Potsdam together with the citizens. Their goal is to fight for equal opportunities for education, affordable housing and social participation. Tagesspiegel emphasizes that Aubel is running as a non-party candidate and that the municipality is a central element of democracy for her.

Competition and political conversations

Things could get exciting in the next few weeks: The SPD is holding talks with Severin Fischer, the Berlin State Secretary for Economic Affairs, about a possible candidacy. This topic is likely to concern many people in Potsdam, as the decision on Fischer's candidacy is imminent. The AfD has already nominated Chaled-Uwe Said, the leader of its city parliamentary group, for the election. Aubel will therefore have to assert himself against these two strong candidates. But she refuses to be intimidated and looks forward to her application with confidence.

The Greens are also interested in working together and are planning discussions about possible support for Aubel. These could be important for voters if they want to speak out in favor of colorful politics. The deadline to apply for candidacy is July 17, 2025, and potential candidates without a seat on one of the parliamentary bodies will need at least 112 signatures of support to secure their presence on the ballot. The municipality has clearly established clear rules that apply to all applicants. Potsdam.de offers all the necessary information.

The importance of choice

Around 143,000 eligible voters are expected to attend the new mayoral election in Potsdam. Anyone who does not achieve an absolute majority of 50% in the first round of voting will have to prove themselves again in a runoff election on October 12, 2025. Mayor Burkhard Exner will manage the city's business during the transition period and ensure that the city does not come to a standstill. So it will be exciting to see which political alliances will form and which issues will dominate the election.

Noosha Aubel's candidacy could herald a new chapter for Potsdam, as she has the potential to become the first woman to head the city hall after Brunhilde Hanke was the last mayor in office. Exciting times lie ahead and citizens are called upon to actively participate in the political discussion and cast their vote in the coming months.