Mayor election in Kusel-Altenglan: Yvonne Draudt-Awe competes!

Mayor election in Kusel-Altenglan: Yvonne Draudt-Awe competes!

On March 21, 2025, an important event is announced for the Kusel-Altenglan community. Yvonne Draudt-Awe, current mayor of Altenglan, has announced her candidacy for the office of mayor. She competes as a representative of the Votum voters' group, which celebrated remarkable success in the 2024 local elections and became the strongest force in the Kusel-Altenglan association with ten mandates.

DRAUDT-AWE puts the challenges of the community in the center of their campaign and strives to develop practical solutions in cooperation with the residents. With her approach, she would like to bring a new dynamic into the administration and make the community sustainable.

The mayor election will take place on May 25, 2025, possibly followed by a runoff election on June 15, 2025 if none of the candidates reach the required majority. In addition to Draudt-AWE, Christoph Schneider from the SPD and Michael Daniel from the CDU also explained their candidacy, which makes the competition for the successor of the previous incumbent exciting. The community administration reports on the formalities that are required for the election preparations.

election proposals can be submitted by April 7, 2025, and at least 120 people entitled to vote must be obtained as supporters. Parties and groups of voters can name joint applicants and set them up in secret. The submission deadlines are clearly defined and are strictly monitored by the electoral authorities.

relevance of the local elections

local elections are not only crucial for the occupation of local offices, they also offer citizens the opportunity to influence politics on site. According to bpb.de , the eligible voting are generally of legal age, although 16-year-olds can also be elected in some federal states. The mayors are usually elected for five to eight years, whereby the exact term of office depends on the respective state laws.

In the Kusel-Altenglan community, the choice is expected to be shaped by local topics. The influence of state associations on the municipal structures is low, which means that smaller parties and citizens' initiatives often experience more support in local elections than at the state or federal level. The turnout is usually lower than in other elections, which underlines the importance of mobilizing the electorate.