Mayoral election in Hennigsdorf: Only three candidates on the ballot!

Mayoral election in Hennigsdorf: Only three candidates on the ballot!

In Hennigsdorf, voters will go to the polls on September 21, 2025 to elect their new mayor. Preparations are already in full swing and the exciting details about the election are coming to light little by little. So reported Moz.de, that three candidates are expected to be on the ballot: incumbent Thomas Günther from the SPD, Birgit Tornow-Wendland from the CDU and Oliver Schönrock from the voters' association “The Independent Citizens for Hennigsdorf”.

Unfortunately, two individual applicants, Silke Gashi and Joachim Penk, have to turn their backs on the candidacy for health reasons. Both failed to reach the required number of 64 supporter signatures: Gashi only managed 23 signatures and Penk only managed two. In the meantime, the AfD remains without its own candidate, while Alliance90/The Greens, The Left and the FDP are also foregoing a nomination.

The choice in detail

Postal voting will begin on August 18, 2025 and polling stations will be open on election day, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If no candidate achieves an absolute majority, a runoff election would have to take place on October 12th. At this point, the help of volunteers is required, as the city is looking for poll workers to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Oliver Schönrock in focus

Oliver Schönrock’s candidacy is particularly exciting. His election program revolves primarily around developing a family-friendly city with a strong focus on promoting exchange between generations. Du-ohv.com emphasizes that Schönrock wants to focus on the needs of citizens by promoting needs-oriented housing construction, strengthening the local economy and also ensuring healthcare. Its goal is a colorful and lively urban community with an active club and cultural life for everyone.

With these approaches, Schönrock appeals to many Hennigsdorf residents who want future-oriented and inclusive urban development. The preservation of allotment and recreational gardens as well as a citizen-friendly administration are also part of his vision.

Looking at the local elections

But it's not just Hennigsdorf that is in focus. Local elections are also coming up across Brandenburg. How Political education in Brandenburg As noted, citizens have been electing their mayors directly since 1993, which significantly strengthens civic participation. An exciting phase is beginning in Hennigsdorf in which citizens have the chance to actively influence their city. However, the low voter turnout in recent elections shows the need to arouse citizens' interest and actively involve them.

The elections could not only shape the political landscape in Hennigsdorf, but also have a lasting impact on the citizens' close-knit lifestyle. It remains to be seen which ideas and impulses the candidates can use to convince the population.