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Latest Opinion Poll for the North Rhine-Westphalia State Election (Forsa, April 14, 2026)

April 7, 2026 - April 14, 2026

1531 respondents

Next General Election in North Rhine-Westphalia: April 25, 2027

The next General Election in North Rhine-Westphalia takes place in 323 days.

North Rhine-Westphalia's Governing Coalition Retains Stable Majority

Based on the Forsa projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 55.2% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from Forsa?
The latest national poll in North Rhine-Westphalia, conducted by Forsa, shows CDU commanding 32% support. Trailing are AfD: 20%, Grüne: 17%, SPD: 14%, Die Linke: 6% and FDP: 3%. Other parties secure 8% of the votes.
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Quality Check: How Reliable is the Forsa Projection?

83

PolitPro Score

Forsa achieved a PolitPro Score of 83 out of 100.

1.4

Election Accuracy

On average, Forsa's figures deviate by 1.4 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.

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Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia is 5%.

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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.
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Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Forsa)
According to Forsa, 5 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the North Rhine-Westphalia Landtag: CDU with 65 representatives, AfD with 41 representatives, Grüne with 35 representatives, SPD with 28 representatives and Die Linke with 12 representatives.

North Rhine-Westphalia's Electoral System
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany's most populous state, employs a personalized proportional representation electoral system. With 128 constituencies, the Landtag (state parliament) in Düsseldorf, boasting a minimum of 181 seats, ranks among Europe's largest. The high number of direct mandates frequently results in numerous overhang and leveling seats, potentially expanding the total number of representatives to over 200.

Electoral Thresholds
The five-percent threshold stands as the sole barrier for parties to enter the Landtag. As NRW is considered the 'heartland' of Social Democracy and a vital industrial hub, the battle for 5% here often serves as a crucial barometer for national sentiment. No basic mandate clause applies.

Government Formation and Traditions
Coalitions forged in NRW frequently serve as blueprints for federal government formations. Currently, a black-green alliance governs, demonstrating how industrial interests and climate protection can be reconciled. Forming a government in the 'Ständehaus' (state parliament building) demands diplomatic skill to unite the diverse interests of the Ruhr region, Rhineland, and Westphalia.
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