Marathon election in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis: Who wins the race for the voice?

Von Markus Schneiderling

Im Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis stehen wichtige Wahlen an: Bundestags- und Landratswahl am 11. Februar 2025. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Kandidaten und ihre Programme.
There are important elections in the Rhein-Pfalz district: Bundestag and district election on February 11, 2025. Learn more about the candidates and their programs. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On February 11, 2025, there is an important election day in the Rhein-Palatinate district, on which both the Bundestag election and the district administrator election are available. In a recent survey, however, the potential voters are not very optimistic: Many people consider the current candidates to be unsuitable, which could affect the voting mood. According to Bianca Staßen (SPD)
- also 48 years old, teacher and committed politician for youth and social issues. It demands modernization of the administration and improvements in disaster protection.

  • Maurice Kuhn (Greens)
    - At the age of 27 the youngest candidate, politically active since his youth. He is committed to the personnel equipment of the immigration office and the cooperation with citizens.
  • Ralf Marohn (FDP)
    - 57 years old and entrepreneur, demands a new construction of the district house and a digital administration. He also has the focus on day-care center expansion and business development agency.
  • Joachim Paul (AfD)
    -54 years old and the only non-resident in the race, whose positions have so far remained unclear because he did not respond to interview requests.

    • The candidates not only have to prove themselves in the election campaign, but also counteract the dwindling trust of the voters. In particular, the

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    Voter turnout plays a crucial role in these elections. By lunchtime on election day, 37 percent of the entitled to vote have already used postal voting, which is an increase compared to 2019. In total, only about 11 percent of the voters made their votes in the ballot gymnastics by 12 p.m. These figures indicate that the turnout this year could remain behind the 2019 values ​​when 64.8 percent took part in the European elections and 61.7 percent in the local elections. According to elections.

    The state election manager Marcel Hürter appeals to all voters to perceive their right to vote and to participate in the democratic decision. It remains to be seen whether the candidates can convince the voters and how the turnout ultimately affects.

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