Germany's far-right AfD clear frontrunner in eastern state election
A state parliament election is being held in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is seen as the clear frontrunner. Campaign posters were visible across the state capital Magdeburg on the eve of the vote.
An election for the state parliament is taking place in Saxony-Anhalt, one of Germany's eastern federal states, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) widely regarded as the clear frontrunner. France 24 reported on the vote with a video report published on election day.
Campaign scene in Magdeburg
On 5 September 2026, the day before the vote, passers-by in Magdeburg, the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt, were photographed walking past election campaign posters, reflecting an active campaign period ahead of the ballot.
Saxony-Anhalt is among the former East German states where AfD has built particularly strong support in recent years, generally outperforming its results in western Germany. The state election is being closely watched as an indicator of the party's current standing in the region.
The available report does not provide specific polling figures or results for other parties, only confirming AfD's position as the frontrunner heading into the vote. The final outcome and its consequences for the formation of the state government will become clear once votes are counted.
