ÖVP starts initiative! To recruit new municipal council candidates

ÖVP starts initiative! To recruit new municipal council candidates

The preparations for the municipal council election in the Amstetten district started on December 6, 2026, and the ÖVP starts with a new campaign. Under the motto "Take part!" The efforts are mainly aimed at winning new candidates. This is particularly important because the party in the 35 municipalities in the district currently represents 519 municipal councils, including only 133 women.

The members of the state parliament Anton Kasser and Bernhard Ebner gave the official starting signal for the campaign and emphasized the need to win more women for political offices. "Of course we hope with our campaign to win over more women for a political commitment. In principle, twice as many people can run in a community than there are mandates. The deadline for submitting the list of candidates for the municipal council election ends on December 6th at 12 p.m.

The meaning of the action

The initiative "Take part!" aims to make the political landscape in the Amstetten district more diverse. With only 133 female municipal councils, the need for action is obvious. More women in politics could bring fresh perspectives and new ideas into community work. By trying to interest more people for political offices, she wants to make sure that the advocacy representative of the population becomes more comprehensive and representative.

This campaign is also a sign of transformation within the party. Political engagement is not only an opportunity to contribute your own voice, but also to actively participate in the design of the community. Participation in elections and the occupation of offices are essential components of democracy and strengthen the trust of citizens in the political system.

For more information, the course of the campaign "Mit!" Interesting insights into the current political mood in the district and the methods with which parties want to mobilize the voter potential. The ÖVP thus focuses on the recruitment and commitment of its members, also and especially in view of the upcoming elections.

This could also initiate a new era for the municipal council election, in which the citizens are more active in the political process and are committed to their community. More details on this campaign and their progress will surely be published in the coming time in order to present a transparent picture of the candidates and their programs to the voters.