Duisburg votes: AfD sends Carsten Groß into the race for mayor post!

Duisburg votes: AfD sends Carsten Groß into the race for mayor post!

Duisburg.The tension is rising in the race for mayor! On September 14, 2025, Duisburg's political scene will be shaken by a new challenger: the AfD has nominated its candidate for the local and mayoral elections. Carsten Groß, a 53-year-old energy electronics engineer, was elected at the party conference on November 3rd with an impressive 97.4 percent of the vote. A strong sign for the AfD!

Groß, who is already active in the southern district council and serves as the party's deputy treasurer, brings 36 years of experience from the Krupp-Mannesmann ironworks. He has been a member of the AfD since 2018 and is determined to be there as mayor for all Duisburg residents who identify with their city and respect the legal system. “I want to be a mayor who stands up for all citizens,” he emphasized in his party conference speech. His main focus is on improving infrastructure - including clean and safe streets, which are essential for a modern industrial city.

A strong line-up of candidates

With Carsten Groß, the AfD is entering the competition for the mayor's office, where he will face the incumbent Sören Link from the SPD, the honorary mayor Sylvia Linn from the CDU and Dr. Sebastian Ritter from the Greens will compete. “With Carsten Groß, we are sending an excellent candidate and person for the election as mayor,” praised district chairman Andreas Laasch. Duisburg voters therefore have an exciting selection of candidates who will fight for their vote!