District election 2026: Christian Nürbchen is running for Die Linke!

District election 2026: Christian Nürbchen is running for Die Linke!

The district election in the Elbe-Elster district is scheduled for 2026. Today, September 9, 2025, the first candidate was presented. Christian Nürbchen from the Left was nominated with an impressive 95 percent of the votes at the joint nomination meeting. The 40-year-old trade unionist from Falkenberg not only brings extensive administrative experience, but also a clear motto: “More of everything for everyone”.

Nürbchen has big plans for the region, with a focus on volunteerism, youth work and economic development. The Left Party has joined forces with B90/DIE GREENS to form a list association for the coming election in order to support Nürbchen. This election is important not only for the parties, but also for the entire region.

A look at the election conditions

A total of six district elections will take place in Brandenburg in 2026, which will serve as an eye-catcher for the political mood in the state and can provide impetus for future developments. The elections are important for personnel decisions and the future direction of the district administrations. The other districts in which elections are held include Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Barnim and Uckermark. The exact election dates are set by the district election authorities, so they can vary depending on the district.

The district administrators are at the top of their respective districts and have a dual position as heads of local administration and as lower state authorities. Their term of office is usually eight years, and direct election is carried out by majority: at least 50 percent of the votes must be obtained in the first round; otherwise a second round of voting follows or the district council decides.

More nominations and outlook

The CDU Elbe-Elster plans to decide on its own candidate in October. The incumbent district administrator Christian Jaschinski, who has been in office since 2010 and was confirmed in 2018 with 52.1 percent of the vote, could enter the race again. These elections are not only a question of political power, they also have a decisive influence on the shape of regional development.

In Uckermark, Karina Dörk (CDU) has already been nominated as a candidate, while Daniel Sauer (CDU) and Daniel Kurth (SPD) will run in Barnim. A complete list of candidates will be published by the district election authorities after the nomination process has been completed.

In summary, it can be said that the 2026 district elections in Brandenburg are anything but insignificant. They can set a decisive course for the region. The coming weeks will show how the political landscape continues to develop.

For more information about the candidates and the elections, visit LR Online or MAZ Online on, while also the side Political education in Brandenburg offers interesting insights into the topic of district administrators.