Hamburg Bürgerschaftswahl 2025 Set for Sunday with SPD Leading in Polls

Over 1.3 million Hamburg residents are eligible to vote as the city-state prepares to elect its new parliament, with results expected to reveal potential coalition scenarios.

The Hamburg Bürgerschaftswahl (state election) will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, with polling stations open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
SPD is leading in pre-election polls and is expected to maintain its coalition with the Greens, though the Left Party has shown growth in recent surveys.
Preliminary results will start emerging shortly after polls close, with the first projections based on exit polls released around 6:00 PM and initial vote counts by 6:15 PM.
Voter turnout is anticipated to remain high, continuing the trend from 2020 when participation rose to 63% compared to 56.5% in 2015.
The official preliminary results, including seat distribution, will be announced on Monday, March 3, 2025, by the Hamburg election authority.