Latest Opinion Poll for the Election in Saxony-Anhalt (Institut Wahlkreisprognose, June 15, 2022)

June 7, 2022 - June 15, 2022

1000 respondents

Next Saxony-Anhalt Landtag Election: September 6, 2026

The next Saxony-Anhalt Landtag Election takes place in 53 days.

Governing Coalition in Saxony-Anhalt Retains Stable Majority

Based on the Institut Wahlkreisprognose projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 59.0% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from Institut Wahlkreisprognose?

According to the latest national poll in Saxony-Anhalt by Institut Wahlkreisprognose, CDU leads with 33%. They are followed by AfD: 23%, SPD: 15%, Die Linke: 9%, Grüne: 6% and FDP: 5%. Other parties secure 9% of the votes.

Quality Check: How Reliable is the Institut Wahlkreisprognose Projection?

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PolitPro Score

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Election Accuracy

On average, Institut Wahlkreisprognose's figures deviate by 1.1 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.

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: Institut Wahlkreisprognose)

According to data from Institut Wahlkreisprognose, 6 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Saxony-Anhalt parliament: CDU with 30 representatives, AfD with 21 representatives, SPD with 14 representatives, Die Linke with 8 representatives, Grüne with 5 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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