Who is leading the election trend?
In the current election trend for the State election in Vorarlberg, ÖVP is leading with 31%, followed by FPÖ with 28%, GRÜNE with 18%, SPÖ with 12% and NEOS with 10%. Other parties reach 1%.
On the rise: FPÖ
+8.0 growth in the last 30 days
Trending down: NEOS
-2.0 loss in the last 30 days
Next election: 13.10.2024
The next general election in Vorarlberg will be held in 26.
Government would have to worry
In the current election trend, the government parties receive 49.5% of the votes.
Development since the last election on 13.10.2019
Who could enter parliament?
In the current election trend, 5 parties could enter parliament: SPÖ reaches 4 MPs, GRÜNE reaches 7 MPs, NEOS reaches 3 MPs, ÖVP reaches 12 MPs and FPÖ reaches 10 MPs.
5% restrictive clause
The restrictive clause is 5%.
Majority from 19 MPs
To form a government, 19 of 36 MPs are required.
ÖVP + FPÖ
ÖVP + SPÖ + NEOS
ÖVP + GRÜNE
36
SPÖ
4
GRÜNE
7
NEOS
3
ÖVP
12
FPÖ
10
Majority requires 19 seats
On the rise: FPÖ
+8.0 growth in the last 30 days
Trending down: NEOS
-2.0 loss in the last 30 days
Vorarlberg — National parliament voting intention
Election 2024
General Info: Election Day, Eligible Voters & Electorate
The Vorarlberg state election will be held on October 13, 2024. A total of roughly 272k people are eligible to vote. To vote, one must have Austrian citizenship and reside in Vorarlberg as of July 16, 2024. Voting is open to those 16 years and older. Additionally, 423 eligible voters live abroad. This election will decide the composition of the 36 members of the Vorarlberg state parliament.
Electoral Threshold & Seats
To enter the Vorarlberg state parliament, a party must either win a basic mandate in one of the four districts or secure at least 5% of the valid votes cast statewide. A total of 36 seats will be allocated proportionally among the parties.
Electoral System
Vorarlberg uses a proportional representation system with four districts: Bludenz, Bregenz, Dornbirn, and Feldkirch. Seat distribution follows the D’Hondt method. Voters can assign up to five preferential votes to candidates from the same party, giving them influence over the order of the party list.
Top Candidates
Nine parties are competing in the 2024 state election. Notable candidates include Markus Wallner (ÖVP), Christof Bitschi (FPÖ), Mario Leiter (SPÖ), and the Greens’ candidate team. Smaller parties like NEOS, WIR, and the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ) are also on the ballot.
Current Government
Vorarlberg is currently governed by a coalition of the ÖVP and the Greens, in power since the 2019 election where the ÖVP won 43.5% of the vote. This coalition holds a stable majority in parliament, although there are ongoing discussions about potential changes after the upcoming election.
Last Election
In the 2019 state election, the ÖVP secured 43.5% of the vote, retaining its position as the largest party. The Greens gained 18.9%, the FPÖ won 13.9%, and the SPÖ garnered 9.5%. Since then, the ÖVP and Greens have governed together. The 2024 election is expected to bring new dynamics as other parties gain momentum.
Parties in parliament
Seats in parliament
: 36
Government & opposition
Government
: 24
Opposition
: 12
Political orientation
Left-leaning parties
: 11
Right-leaning parties
: 22
FAQ
When is the next election in Vorarlberg?
The next election in Vorarlberg is on 13.10.2024.
Who governs in Vorarlberg?
In Vorarlberg, a coalition of ÖVP and GRÜNE governs.
What is the latest poll for Vorarlberg?
The latest poll for the election in Vorarlberg was published by Spectra. The parties achieve the following values: ÖVP 31%, FPÖ 28%, GRÜNE 18%, SPÖ 12% and NEOS 10%.
Which parties are in the parliament of Vorarlberg?
In the parliament of Vorarlberg, there are 36 representatives from 5 parties. 24 representatives are part of the government from ÖVP and GRÜNE. The opposition from FPÖ, SPÖ and NEOS has 12 representatives.