The Kommunalwahl (municipal election) 2026 in Bayern (Bavaria) is a significant election for citizens of the Freistaat (Free State). On Sunday, March 8, 2026, voters in more than 2,000 cities and towns cast ballots for candidates vying for positions as Bürgermeister (mayors) or Landrat (district administrators), as well as for seats on Stadtrat (city councils) and Gemeinderat (municipal councils). Results have been available since 6:00 PM on election day via a live ticker.
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The Kommunalwahl in Bayern involves the election of new officials in nearly all Bavarian districts, cities, and municipalities. On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Bavarian citizens elected Landräte, Kreistagsmitglieder (district council members), (Ober-)Bürgermeisterinnen (mayors), Stadträte (city council members), and Gemeinderatsmitglieder (municipal council members).
The Freistaat Bayern comprises more than 2,000 municipalities and 71 districts, with new representatives elected in these communities and districts every six years. All results from the Kommunalwahl in Bayern are available since March 8th at 6:00 PM, broken down by your hometown and district. However, some municipalities will not hold elections in March; an overview of which ones and why can be found here.
Current Results of the Kommunalwahl in Bayern 2026
The first results of the Kommunalwahlen in Bayern are expected on the evening of the election. Smaller municipalities typically announce the results for mayoral elections a few hours after the polls close at 6:00 PM. In larger cities and towns, counting votes often extends into the following day. A similar process applies to Landrats- and Kreistagswahlen, as vote counting usually takes more time.
An overview of all election results in your area can be found in our comprehensive results overview for all districts in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kommunalwahl in Bayern 2026 take place?
The Kommunalwahl in Bayern 2026 took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
What offices were being elected in the Kommunalwahl?
Voters elected Landräte, Kreistagsmitglieder, (Ober-)Bürgermeisterinnen, Stadträte, and Gemeinderatsmitglieder.
Where can I find the results of the Kommunalwahl?
Results have been available since 6:00 PM on March 8th via a live ticker and in a comprehensive results overview for all districts in the region.
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