Latest Opinion Poll for the Election in Saxony-Anhalt (INSA, April 27, 2021)

April 20, 2021 - April 27, 2021

1042 respondents

Next Saxony-Anhalt Landtag Election: September 6, 2026

The next Saxony-Anhalt Landtag Election takes place in 55 days.

Incumbent Government in Saxony-Anhalt Without a Majority

Based on the INSA projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 45.8% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from INSA?

According to the latest national poll in Saxony-Anhalt by INSA, CDU leads with 26%. They are followed by AfD: 24%, Die Linke: 13%, Grüne: 12%, SPD: 10% and FDP: 6%. Other parties secure 9% of the votes.

Quality Check: How Reliable is the INSA Projection?

Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the Landtag election in Saxony-Anhalt is 5%.

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Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: INSA)

According to data from INSA, 6 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Saxony-Anhalt parliament: CDU with 24 representatives, AfD with 22 representatives, Die Linke with 12 representatives, Grüne with 11 representatives, SPD with 9 representatives and FDP with 5 representatives.

The Electoral System in Saxony-Anhalt

In Saxony-Anhalt, voters cast two ballots to determine at least 87 seats in the Landtag. The system employs classic personalized proportional representation, designed to foster a stable parliamentary majority while ensuring strong regional ties through 41 directly elected constituency representatives.

Electoral Thresholds

Saxony-Anhalt rigorously enforces a five-percent electoral threshold, shaping a distinct party landscape in Magdeburg. This hurdle significantly challenges smaller parties, as the state lacks a basic mandate clause that could translate local victories into Landtag seats.

Government Formation and Traditions

Saxony-Anhalt gained national attention for pioneering Germany's first 'Kenya Coalition' (CDU, SPD, Greens), later followed by a 'Germany Coalition' (CDU, SPD, FDP). Government formation often proves a laborious process for centrist parties, aiming to forge a stable front against the formidable AfD opposition.

Data Sources and Methodology

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