SPD Speyer: Stefanie Seiler nominated for second term!

SPD Speyer: Stefanie Seiler nominated for second term!

On April 23, 2025, the SPD Speyer made significant personnel decisions for the upcoming elections. In a board meeting, Stefanie Seiler was unanimously nominated for a second term as mayor. Seiler, who was born in Speyer in 1983, is again striving for the office and is committed to promoting a social, fair and open speyer. They familiarized their childhood and youth in Speyer with the local problems, which benefits their political work.

"We are in challenging times, including the corona pandemic, the energy crisis and the consequences of the Ukraine secretary," emphasizes the SPD Speyer in its message about the nominations. Seiler plans to promote solidarity and with the help of the Speyer citizens in order to find future -oriented solutions.

dr. Marlene Gottwald for the state election 2026

In addition to the nomination of Seiler, Dr. Marlene Gottwald proposed as a direct candidate for the 2026 state election. Gottwald also received unanimous support. She is a consultant in the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Economic Affairs and mother of two. Your official confirmation as a candidate for the state parliament for constituency 39 will take place on June 6th. The state election itself will take place on March 22, 2026.

Stefanie Seiler started her political career at a young age. At the age of 18, she joined the SPD and was henceforth involved in various committees, including the revival of the Speyer Jusos. She was instrumental in initiating the ring of political youth and the youth council in Speyer. Their political goals include the improvement of the educational landscape and ensuring local supply and mobility in the city.

challenges for women in local politics

The situation of women in local politics, as it becomes clear in the context of Seilers and Gottwald's nominations, remains tense. The proportion of women in local politics is only 27 percent, which is significantly lower than in other political levels. This is an obstacle for many women, since there are often reservations against female candidates and the compatibility of family and work in politics is difficult.

Stefanie Seiler, who was elected in 2012 as the Education Secretary of Jusos Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, sees it as their task of promoting a hands-on party in which citizens can contribute according to their interests and skills. It calls on to enliven community life through events and educational trips in order to integrate the citizens even more.

The challenges in local politics should not be underestimated, but Seiler and Gottwald are exemplary for the commitment and determination that are necessary to bring about changes. While the SPD Speyer continues to strengthen its leadership in turbulence, it remains to be seen how citizens will react to the upcoming elections.

For more information about Stefanie Seilers political visions and your previous career please visit the SPD Speyer . Also Speyer Kurier reports in detail about the upcoming elections. For a broader context about the challenges for women in local politics, I recommend this article by Deutschlandfunk Kultur .