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Tension in Rheinsberg: Who will be the next mayor?
On September 28, 2025, Rheinsberg will elect a new mayor. Four candidates are running, including incumbent Schwochow.
Tension in Rheinsberg: Who will be the next mayor?
In Rheinsberg, the mayoral election is just around the corner on September 28, 2025, and the atmosphere is already tense. Around 6,500 eligible voters can cast their votes on this day. There are four candidates in the election campaign, with the incumbent mayor Frank-Rudi Schwochow (38, BVB/Free Voters) definitely in the firing line because he has to stand for election despite legal proceedings against him. In the event that no candidate achieves an absolute majority of over 50 percent on election day, a runoff election will be held on October 12, 2025 between the two best placed candidates.
Silke Peitsch (62, CDU), the human resources manager and an active member of the local advisory board since 2024, is one of the challengers. She not only brings her experience to the election, but also a clear vision for the future of Rheinsberg. Lukas Schröglmann (30, SPD) is the youngest candidate and has made a name for himself in the city council since 2024. He wants to bring a breath of fresh air into political decisions.
The challengers from Schwochow
Mario Stärck (57, Die Linke), who is also running against Schwochow, works at the DGB youth training center. He emphasizes that his election campaign is not directed against the incumbent, but rather for the interests of a future-oriented urban policy in Rheinsberg. The four candidates are now required to clarify their positions and convince citizens.
- Frank-Rudi Schwochow (BVB/Freie Wähler, Amtsinhaber)
- Silke Peitsch (CDU)
- Lukas Schröglmann (SPD)
- Mario Stärck (Die Linke)
Preparations for the election are in full swing. From now on, election posters can be placed to mobilize voters. There are 19 ballot box voting stations and two postal voting stations available in Rheinsberg, which are staffed by a total of 130 volunteer election workers. The election notifications are expected to be sent out in the 35th calendar week, from August 25th. This will give citizens the information they need to cast their vote on time.
Not to be forgotten is the parallel election in Kleinzerlang, where a new one has to be elected after the local advisory board was dissolved in May. This circumstance brings additional explosiveness to the election campaign and shows that it is not just about the mayoral election alone, but about the future of the entire region. The coming weeks will be crucial and the candidates must now have a good hand in convincing voters. Exciting times in Rheinsberg, where a lot is happening!