Woidke's SPD Narrowly Wins in Brandenburg Amid Political Shifts

Ministerpräsident Dietmar Woidke led his SPD to a narrow victory in the Brandenburg state election, edging out the far-right AfD. The SPD garnered between 31.2% and 31.7%, while the AfD followed closely with 29.3% to 29.8%.

The CDU experienced its worst result, falling to fourth place behind the newly formed Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW). The Greens, Linke, and Free Voters also struggled, potentially failing to meet the five-percent threshold for Landtag representation.

The SPD's success provided a much-needed boost for the party at the national level. Woidke’s personal popularity played a crucial role, with nearly half of SPD voters citing him as their primary reason for support.