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Tension in Kiel: Runoff election between Derkowski and Yilmaz on December 7th!
The runoff election between Gerrit Derkowski (CDU/FDP) and Samet Yilmaz (Greens) will take place in Kiel on December 7, 2025.
Tension in Kiel: Runoff election between Derkowski and Yilmaz on December 7th!
In Kiel, the political stage is once again getting exciting: the mayoral election is just around the corner on December 7th, 2025. It is already clear that Gerrit Derkowski from the CDU and FDP is clearly ahead in the first round. He is popular with voters and has therefore established himself as a serious candidate. Samet Yilmaz from the Greens follows closely behind with a strong result, while Ulf Daude from the SPD takes third place. A total of nine candidates took part - eight men and one woman.
The special thing about this election is that none of the candidates was able to achieve the required majority of over 50 percent of the vote, and so there will be a runoff between Derkowski and Yilmaz. kn-online.de reports that ...
More about local elections
Local elections play a crucial role in Germany's political landscape. Those entitled to vote not only decide on the mayor, but also on the composition of local councils and district councils. According to the bpb.de article, local elections are directly subordinate to the Basic Law, which lays down the basis for the constitutional order and electoral law principles. Municipalities are divided into districts, larger cities operate as independent cities.
In Schleswig-Holstein, where Kiel is located, there is a differentiated electoral system that takes smaller and larger communities into account. However, in the last local elections, voter turnout was on average lower than in state or federal elections - a challenge that political actors must also find a solution to.
Candidates at a glance
- Gerrit Derkowski: CDU und FDP – Führender Kandidat
- Samet Yilmaz: Grüne – Auf dem zweiten Platz
- Ulf Daude: SPD – Dritter Kandidat
- Anzahl der Kandidaten: 9 (8 Männer, 1 Frau)
The course of this election and the upcoming decisions will certainly also influence the political landscape of Kiel. The two leading candidates now have the chance to present their visions and plans for the city in the runoff election and convince voters of themselves.
We can only hope that the citizens of Kiel make active use of their right to vote and thus actively participate in shaping their city. Citizen participation is fundamental to a vibrant democracy and should by no means be taken for granted.
Finally, all that remains to be said is: The race for the mayor's office in Kiel has only really begun, and it will be exciting to see who wins the race in the end! There is enough time until the runoff election for everyone eligible to vote to find out about the candidates and their programs.