Graz elections: ÖVP leads, but KPÖ trembles for mandates

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Die ÖVP führt die Wahlen in Graz an, bleibt jedoch hinter den Erwartungen. Knapp 22,4% für die Schwarzen, die KPÖ verliert deutlich. Ein Blick auf die überraschenden Wahlergebnisse.
The ÖVP leads the elections in Graz, but remains behind the expectations. Almost 22.4% for the blacks, the KPÖ clearly loses. A look at the surprising election results. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

The political landscape in Graz shows itself from an interesting side after the recent state elections. In the Styrian capital, the ÖVP became a clear winner, while in the rest of the state she slipped to second place. However, this development can hardly be celebrated as a reason for joy for the ÖVP state party leader Christopher Drexler , since the short results have little influence on the general election results.

With a result of 22.4 percent, the ÖVP in Graz fled the fpö , which achieved 21.4 percent. At 20.7 percent, the SPÖ was just behind, with the Greens with a share of 14 percent, especially in comparison to their recorder result from 2019. Despite the success, the deficit in connection with the entire political mood remains noticeable.

voter dynamics in Graz

Graz is known for his changeable voters, who often give their voices tactically. This tendency became clear in the National Council elections in September, where the SPÖ in Graz was at the forefront of 21.7 percent and the ÖVP followed at 21.3 percent. An exciting look at the last surveys shows how much voters can vary in the state capital, which often gives political actors headaches.

A decisive factor in Graz is the KPÖ , which became the strongest group in the municipal council elections 2021 with 28.8 percent. However, in the state elections this year they had to worry about their basic mandate and remained below expectations with 10.2 percent. This development illustrates the challenges with which parties are confronted that have been successful in the past, but then have to reorient themselves in a changing political environment.

On the other hand, the neos can secure their Graz basic mandate with 9.9 percent and show that their electorate has remained stable. The contrast between the results of the parties suggests that the political priorities and needs of the Graz population are constantly changing.

The debate about the lead hospital in Liezen is still a explosive topic in completely different topics. The ÖVP-SPÖ state government would like to build a new hospital here, which leads to significant political arguments. It should be emphasized that the fpö has clearly spoken out against this project and referred to the project as a "bankruptcy, pitch and breakdown project". In view of the high rejection of the population, the project, which was originally planned for many years, could not be realized in the end.

in Liezen, where the fpö received 42.6 percent of the votes in the last elections and thus recorded a leap up increase, the topic of hospital construction seems to be not very popular. In the state elections, it has been shown that the blue can convey significantly clear positions here, which is reflected in the results and may be able to falter future projects.

The election result in Rottenmann, where the FPÖ even received 63 percent of the vote, shows the enormous popularity and success of this party in the region. The FPÖ gives the FPÖ the opportunity to underpin their agenda to reject new construction projects and other infrastructure projects, which could have far -reaching consequences for political decisions in the future. The leading hospital project could thus become a history, especially since the plans of an opening that was originally scheduled for 2025 were already postponed to 2028.

These developments offer a deep insight into the current trends and changes in the political landscape of Styria, which face challenges and a constant race for voting.