INSA
Mediengruppe Thüringen
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Mediengruppe Thüringen
1000 respondents
The next General Election in Thuringia is expected in 2029.
Based on the INSA projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 42.0% of the parliamentary seats.
A new national poll in Thuringia from INSA reveals AfD commanding 38% of the vote, with CDU: 24%, Die Linke: 14%, BSW: 7%, SPD: 7% and Grüne: 3% trailing. Other parties secure 7% of the votes.
INSA achieved a PolitPro Score of 83 out of 100.
On average, INSA's figures deviate by 1.6 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.
In 23% of polls, INSA rated AfD higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 28% of polls, INSA rated Grüne lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
The electoral threshold for the Thuringian 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 INSA data, 5 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Thuringia parliament: AfD with 37 representatives, CDU with 23 representatives, Die Linke with 14 representatives, BSW with 7 representatives and SPD with 7 representatives.
Thuringia employs a personalized proportional representation system, utilizing both first and second votes. Its 88 seats are allocated through a combination of single-member constituencies and party-list proportional representation. The system faces intense scrutiny, particularly given the challenging parliamentary majorities of recent years and concerns over governmental stability.
The five-percent electoral threshold applies without exception. In a highly fragmented Landtag, this 5% mark is the critical barrier determining the feasibility of forming a stable majority. There is no provision for a basic mandate clause.
Thuringia has a history of political firsts: It saw Germany's first Red-Red-Green (Left Party, SPD, Greens) coalition, led by Die Linke, followed by a challenging minority government. Currently, forming a government in the Erfurt Landtag stands as one of the most significant challenges in German state-level politics.