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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Another Challenger in Baierbrunn

A new candidate, Christian Ramet, has emerged in the Baierbrunn mayoral race, although he cannot be officially listed on the ballot.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Kyo-hung also withdraws, supports Park Chan-dae...Preparing for Incheon mayoral candidates

Kim Kyo-hung of the Democratic Party has decided not to run in the Incheon mayoral election and will instead support fellow party member Park Chan-dae.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rachida Dati resigns as Minister of Culture to focus on her candidacy for the mayoralty of Paris

Rachida Dati has resigned as France's Minister of Culture to focus on her campaign for the mayoralty of Paris ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 21:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Grégory Doucet, Jean-Michel Aulas... Relive the Full Debate of Candidates for the Mayor of Lyon

The four main candidates for the Lyon mayoral elections held a debate ahead of the March 15th election.

Feb 24 • 22:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Former MP Jenica Atwin joins race to become Fredericton’s next mayor

Former MP Jenica Atwin has declared her candidacy for mayor of Fredericton in advance of the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 24 • 20:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Polite yet Aggressive

The recent local election debate among five candidates in Pullach was marked by a surprisingly cordial atmosphere, despite the competitive nature of the electoral race.

Feb 24 • 15:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Who goes, who stays, who comes?: In which cities in Bavaria the election becomes particularly exciting

The article discusses the upcoming local elections in Bavaria, highlighting the cities with contested mayoral races and potential changes in leadership.

Feb 24 • 14:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Elections: One Mayor is Already Not Coming to Munich

The upcoming mayoral elections in Munich, Germany, highlight the absence of female candidates from the main political parties, consistent with the city's historical male leadership.

Feb 23 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: Here Are the News of the Weekend

The article discusses a recent debate among mayoral candidates in Munich, highlighting their positions on housing, traffic, and finance.

Feb 22 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Munich: How the Audience Experienced the Mayor Triell

The article discusses the experiences of audiences attending a mayoral debate in Munich ahead of the municipal elections.

Feb 22 • 15:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in Munich: Here You Can Watch the OB Triell of the SZ Live at 11 AM

The Süddeutsche Zeitung hosts a live stream of a debate between three major candidates for the Munich mayoral election two weeks before the vote.

Feb 22 • 09:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

An Idea for Milan: Tatarella Mayor

A proposal suggests Pietro Tatarella as a potential mayoral candidate for Milan amid struggles for the center-right coalition to find competitive candidates.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bavaria: What remains of the SPD after the municipal election?

The SPD in Bavaria faces a critical juncture following the municipal elections, losing prominent mayoral positions amidst a challenging political landscape.

Feb 22 • 08:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

OB Candidates in Photo Interview: Don't Say Anything Now, Gentlemen!

A photo interview reveals the lighter side of Munich mayoral candidates, showcasing their unique personalities and interests.

Feb 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: Benoît Payan Claims He Will Withdraw if He Falls Behind Insoumis Sébastien Delogu in the First Round

Benoît Payan stated he would withdraw from the mayoral race in Marseille if he places behind Sébastien Delogu in the first round of the municipal elections.

Feb 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Munich: How the Left Makes Its Competitors Nervous

The Left party in Munich is gaining momentum in the local elections by effectively addressing the city's severe housing cost crisis, even though their own candidate is unlikely to win the mayoral position.

Feb 19 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Geretsried and Wolfratshausen: The Firewall Against the AfD is Shaky

A survey reveals that the political barrier against the right-wing AfD party is weak among mayoral candidates in Wolfratshausen and Geretsried.

Feb 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Guillaume Tabard: "In Marseille, a request for alternation, but how far?"

The upcoming municipal elections in Marseille are becoming more uncertain and may have national implications as various candidates vie for the mayoral position.

Feb 18 • 18:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal election in Munich: SZ triell of OB candidates in livestream

The municipal elections in Munich are approaching, with key candidates gearing up for a live-streamed debate ahead of the March 8 votes.

Feb 13 • 14:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Unexpected Competition

Two independent candidates have emerged in Inning, Bavaria, creating competition for the Green Party's official candidate in the upcoming mayoral election.

Feb 13 • 09:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE denies appeal and maintains the cassation and ineligibility of André Coutinho, the revoked mayor of Cabedelo

The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court upheld the decision to revoke André Coutinho's mayoral mandate and declared him ineligible for office.

Feb 11 • 18:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Panel Discussion on the Mayoral Election in Zorneding

A panel discussion featuring incumbent Mayor Piet Mayr and his challengers is set for February 12 in Zorneding as part of the local election campaign for the March 8 municipal elections.

Feb 11 • 15:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election 2026: Strong but Tame Competition for Dietmar Gruchmann

The local elections in Garching, Germany, are showing promising competition for the mayoral seat, with six candidates vying for the position as the city celebrates its 1111th anniversary since its first official mention.

Feb 11 • 10:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election 2026: Six Visions for Puchheim

Six candidates for Puchheim's mayoral election discussed their visions in light of decreasing revenues and high maintenance costs for municipal facilities.

Feb 10 • 15:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Heated Exchanges in Taufkirchen Candidate Round

A heated debate among candidates for the mayoral election in Taufkirchen showcased differing opinions on local issues at a lively public forum.

Feb 10 • 14:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Regensburg: Twelve Mayoral Candidates Promise Solutions Against Stagnation

In Regensburg, candidates for mayor offer solutions to address the city's stagnation, with CSU's Astrid Freudenstein as a leading contender.

Feb 8 • 12:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: NRM Flagbearer Arrested As Election Violence Erupts in Kyazanga

The NRM mayoral candidate for Kyazanga, Imran Matovu, was arrested along with a village chairperson as violence and allegations of vote rigging disrupted elections in Lwengo District.

Feb 5 • 10:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The new 'Lady' of Birmingham? Sharon Osbourne seriously considers the mayoral race

Sharon Osbourne is contemplating a surprising move into local politics in Birmingham as she pays tribute to her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne.

Feb 4 • 17:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What are the ripple effects of the 'one person, one vote system for delegates and party members'?

The recent approval of the 'one person, one vote system for delegates and party members' by the Democratic Party raises concerns about its implications for party dynamics and the upcoming local elections, including the significant Seoul mayoral race.

Feb 4 • 12:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Teen Mom’ star Farrah Abraham launches Austin mayoral campaign after confusing 2026 and 2028 election dates

Reality TV star Farrah Abraham has announced her candidacy for mayor of Austin, Texas, despite mistakenly confusing the election dates.

Jan 16 • 16:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Elections: This New Centrist Candidate Who Wants to Be a Spoiler in Nantes

Mounir Belhamiti, former president of Renaissance in Loire-Atlantique, has announced his independent candidacy for the Nantes mayoral race, expressing discontent with his party's alliance with the right and seeking support from civil society.

Jan 16 • 15:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Former MP Wants Mayoral Seat in Akureyri

Berglind Ósk Guðmundsdóttir, a former MP, is seeking the leadership position of the Independence Party in Akureyri for the upcoming municipal elections, emphasizing support for families throughout all life stages.

Jan 15 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Starnberg: First Clash of the Mayoral Candidates

The campaign for the local elections in Starnberg is heating up, with seven candidates competing for the mayoral position ahead of the official campaign period.

Jan 15 • 09:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Benzema takes a stance on the 2026 Lyon mayoral race

Karim Benzema announced his support for Jean-Michel Aulas in the 2026 Lyon mayoral elections.

Jan 14 • 06:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: The Left Nominates Mayoral Candidate in Karlsfeld

The Left party in Karlsfeld has nominated Ines Kiriaki Tsartsaris, a 31-year-old union secretary and qualified health and nursing professional, as its mayoral candidate focusing on work and social issues for the 2026 municipal election.

Jan 12 • 12:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: A Poll Places Benoît Payan and RN Franck Allisio Equal

An Ipsos-BVA poll published by La Marseillaise shows Benoît Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio both at 30% in voter intentions for the mayoral race in Marseille.

Jan 12 • 10:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hair near Munich: Mayoral candidates in dialogue

Residents of Haar can engage with mayoral candidates during a panel discussion ahead of the local elections on March 8.

Jan 12 • 09:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Emmanuel Grégoire: 'I wish to be a mayor of Paris who calms and protects'

Emmanuel Grégoire, leading a leftist coalition for the mayoral elections in Paris, aims to enhance municipal policing with proposed mobile mini-stations in certain neighborhoods.

Jan 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Two Months Before the Local Election: When There is No Name on the Ballot

In Underreit, finding a mayoral candidate for the upcoming local election has proven challenging, with little initial interest until a candidate was finally presented just before the nomination meeting.

Jan 11 • 11:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Rachida Dati's Strategy Against Her Rivals from Reconquête and Horizons

Rachida Dati maintains her strategy in the Paris mayoral race amid rivals Sarah Knafo and Pierre-Yves Bournazel, focusing on persuading voters of the need for change in the city.

Jan 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Moosburg: The AfD Candidate Whom the Party Does Not Know

In the wake of a failed mayoral candidate nomination, the AfD local chapter in Moosburg attempted again, surprising everyone by nominating a previously unknown doctor, Moutasem-Daoud Ghadieh, who is favored by a party council member.

Jan 8 • 10:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Björg involves herself in the mayoral race in the city

Björg Magnúsdóttir, a media personality and former assistant to the Reykjavík mayor from the Progressive Party, has officially announced her candidacy for the leadership position of Viðreisn in the upcoming municipal elections.

Jan 7 • 09:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Mayoral Candidates Under Scrutiny

The Bund der Selbständigen (BDS) Fürstenfeldbruck is hosting a discussion on January 12 for mayoral candidates to present their economic development ideas ahead of the March 8 municipal elections.

Dec 28 • 15:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Marija Selak Raspudić on Thompson and Tomašević: 'I remind you that the elections were six months ago'

Marija Selak Raspudić, an independent MP and former mayoral candidate for Zagreb, commented on Marko Perković Thompson's recent concert and the political implications regarding the current city leadership of Tomislav Tomašević.

Dec 28 • 13:50 UTC

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