Election campaign drama in Vorarlberg: Who will be mayor of the future?

Election campaign drama in Vorarlberg: Who will be mayor of the future?

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the citizens of Vorarlberg went to the urns to vote for their new community representatives. The elections were particularly exciting in the five largest cities in the country, where the races between the candidates of the SPÖ, ÖVP and FPÖ were highly contested. While the election results were quickly determined in the smaller municipalities, decisions are still pending in several cities, as there will be stab elections due to close results. as 5min.at reported, is perceived in detail in cities such as Lustenau and Feldkirch, while in Bludenz despite a scandals Simon Tschann (public transport) was re -elected.

election decisions in Vorarlberg

in Bregenz, the reigning mayor Michael Ritsch (SPÖ) secured a clear victory against his challenger Roland Breakfast (ÖVP) with 50.94 percent of the votes, who achieved 29.96 percent. Ritsch thus remains unchallenged at the head of the state capital and secures the SPÖ control in this region. On the other hand, an exciting duel between Manfred Rädler (ÖVP) and Andrea Kerbleder (FPÖ) is expected in Feldkirch, since the election campaign was overshadowed by a sensational incident: Rädler was seen how he steered a garbage car without the necessary driving license. This escapade could possibly affect the voter opinions.