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Martin Heilig Becomes Bavaria's First Green Mayor in Historic Würzburg Victory

Winning 65% in the May 18 runoff, Heilig secures a landmark result for the Greens and takes office on July 1 for a term lasting until 2032.

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Overview

  • Martin Heilig defeated CSU candidate Judith Roth-Jörg with 65% of the vote in Würzburg's mayoral runoff, marking the first Green party mayoral victory in Bavaria.
  • The election was held early due to the departure of incumbent mayor Christian Schuchardt, who is joining the Deutschen Städtetag.
  • Voter turnout decreased to 47.4% in the runoff from 52.2% in the first round, where Heilig led with 39.6% but did not secure an absolute majority.
  • The SPD endorsed Heilig ahead of the runoff, contributing to his decisive win and signaling shifting political alliances in the region.
  • Heilig, currently Würzburg's 'Klimabürgermeister,' will assume office on July 1 and serve a term through 2032, with his victory seen as a boost for the Greens ahead of next year's municipal elections.