Infratest dimap
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1177 respondents
The next General Election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania takes place in 67 days.
Based on the Infratest dimap projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 28.2% of the parliamentary seats.
The latest state-wide survey from Infratest dimap shows AfD commanding 26% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with CDU: 21%, SPD: 21%, BSW: 10%, Grüne: 8% and Die Linke: 5% trailing. Other parties secure 9% of the votes.
Infratest dimap achieved a PolitPro Score of ? out of 100.
On average, Infratest dimap's figures deviate by 1.6 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.
The electoral threshold for the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania election is 5%.
Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.
According to Infratest dimap data, 6 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania parliament: AfD with 21 representatives, CDU with 16 representatives, SPD with 16 representatives, BSW with 8 representatives, Grüne with 6 representatives and Die Linke with 4 representatives.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's electoral system allocates the 71 seats in its state parliament (Landtag) through a two-vote process. This personalized proportional representation ensures direct regional candidates are seated, while the second vote determines the overall distribution of political power. The system is designed to foster clear majorities and strong regional representation.
The five-percent threshold stands as the critical barrier in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Without a basic mandate clause, parties must prove their support statewide. Given the state's low population density, mobilizing voters across its expansive rural areas presents the greatest challenge for parties aiming to clear this electoral hurdle.
Under Manuela Schwesig, the SPD remains the dominant political force in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Northeast. Coalitions have historically been forged with both the CDU and Die Linke. Government formation in the state heavily prioritizes strengthening rural areas and expanding renewable energies, positioning MV as a significant player nationwide.