Latest Opinion Poll for the Salzburg Election (Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft, March 28, 2023)

March 23, 2023 - March 28, 2023

800 respondents

Next Salzburg General Election: 2028

The next Salzburg General Election is expected in 2028.

Salzburg's Governing Coalition Retains Stable Majority

Based on the Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 61.1% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft?

According to the latest national poll in Salzburg by Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft, FPÖ leads with 29%. They are followed by ÖVP: 29%, SPÖ: 21%, GRÜNE: 7%, NEOS: 7% and KPÖ: 5%. Other parties secure 2% of the votes.

Quality Check: How Reliable is the Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft Projection?

80

PolitPro Score

Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft achieved a PolitPro Score of 80 out of 100.

2.0

Election Accuracy

On average, Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft's figures deviate by 2.0 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.

Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the Salzburg election is 5%.

PolitPro Analysis
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Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft)

According to Lazarsfeld Gesellschaft, 6 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Salzburg parliament: FPÖ with 11 representatives, ÖVP with 11 representatives, SPÖ with 8 representatives, GRÜNE with 2 representatives, NEOS with 2 representatives and KPÖ with 2 representatives.

The Electoral System in Salzburg

Salzburg's electoral system selects 36 representatives through proportional representation. The state is segmented into six districts, each guaranteed a fixed number of mandates based on population (e.g., Salzburg City secures 9 seats, Lungau 2). This structure ensures equitable representation for the mountainous regions, balancing their influence against the more densely populated central area.

Electoral Thresholds

Salzburg mandates a 5% electoral threshold for parties to enter the Landtag. This relatively high barrier aims to consolidate the party landscape. However, securing a basic mandate in a district can serve as a "door-opener," even if a party falls short of the 5% statewide.

Government Formation and Traditions

Salzburg's political landscape favors flexible coalition-building. Following elections, exploratory talks commence to forge a majority of at least 19 seats. Notably, Salzburg pioneered the "Dirndl-Koalition" (a three-party alliance of ÖVP, Greens, and NEOS) at the state level, underscoring the region's willingness to experiment in forming governing majorities.

Data Sources and Methodology

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