German Voters Head to Polls in Saxony-Anhalt State Election

Voting is underway in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right AfD party is polling at 40%, potentially becoming the first far-right party to hold state power since World War II.

The center-right CDU trails at 23%, with incumbent premier Sven Schulze likely to lead a coalition if the AfD fails to secure an absolute majority.

Initial results are expected at 16:00 GMT on September 6, 2026, following a massive demonstration where 15,000 to 20,000 people gathered to support democracy.