Latest Opinion Poll for Vorarlberg (SORA, March 24, 2019)

March 24, 2019

841 respondents

Next General Election in Vorarlberg: 2029

The next General Election in Vorarlberg is expected in 2029.

Vorarlberg's Governing Coalition Retains Stable Majority

Based on the SORA projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 69.4% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from SORA?

According to the latest national poll in Vorarlberg by SORA, ÖVP leads with 45%. They are followed by FPÖ: 21%, GRÜNE: 13%, NEOS: 11% and SPÖ: 9%. Other parties secure 1% of the votes.

Quality Check: How Reliable is the SORA Projection?

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PolitPro Score

SORA achieved a PolitPro Score of ? out of 100.

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Election Accuracy

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

Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the Vorarlberg Landtag election is 5%.

PolitPro Analysis
Likelihood of an Absolute Majority
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Likelihood of Winning the Election
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Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: SORA)

According to SORA data, 5 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Vorarlberg parliament: ÖVP with 17 representatives, FPÖ with 8 representatives, GRÜNE with 4 representatives, NEOS with 4 representatives and SPÖ with 3 representatives.

Vorarlberg's Electoral System

Vorarlberg elects 36 representatives. The system employs district-based elections (Bludenz, Bregenz, Dornbirn, Feldkirch), where mandates are primarily allocated within these districts. Vorarlberg is renowned for its unique model, granting citizens significant influence through three preferential votes (with a maximum of two for any single candidate).

Electoral Thresholds

The electoral threshold is set at 5% statewide or securing a basic mandate within a district. Given the strong emphasis on individual candidates and the state's manageable size, this threshold often poses the greatest challenge for new, locally well-connected groups in Landtag elections.

Government Formation and Traditions

Vorarlberg operates under a system of free coalition formation. Notably, its political culture emphasizes 'Miteinander' (cooperation): even when a single party forms a government, other parties are frequently integrated into decision-making processes. Coalitions typically form swiftly, often centering on ecological and economic issues.

Data Sources and Methodology

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