SPÖ celebrates success in local council elections in Styria!

SPÖ celebrates success in local council elections in Styria!

This day, March 23, 2025, the municipal elections took place in Styria, which took an exciting view of the region's political landscape. According to ots (SPÖ) Safe many of their positions and even recorded growth in several communities.

An outstanding example is Kapfenberg, where the SPÖ was able to achieve a growth of votes of 4.6 percent and thus expanded first place. The voters were also loyal in the communities of Wagna and Turnau by giving the SPÖ over 70 or 80 percent of the votes - and for the second time in a row.

communities with stable red results

The SPÖ was able to maintain their red -colored position in other cities such as Liezen, Spielberg, Zeltweg and Knittelfeld. These results represent an important confirmation of the trust of the voters, despite the general challenges.

However, the elections did not remain without difficulty for the SPÖ. In Bruck an der Mur they suffered bitter losses. The reasons for these declines are diverse and are not only related to the dynamics of the municipal council elections, but also with local challenges that influenced voter behavior.

thanks to the elections and outlook

SPÖ federal manager Klaus RASHEIM took the opportunity to thank all those who had actively involved in the election campaign. "Your commitment was crucial," he emphasized, making it clear that the main goal of the SPÖ was to regain the lost trust of the voters.

The results of the elections give the SPÖ in Styria to be happy, at the same time they show the need to work on the points where there were losses. The political actors are now required to build on these results and to convince the voters of their commitment.

For more information about the elections and the next steps, we refer to the comprehensive reporting of ORF Styria .