Local elections in Hesse 2006
The local elections in Hesse in 2006 took place on March 26, 2006. With voter turnout at a historically low level, the CDU Hessen became the strongest communal force. The losses of the SPD Hessen were offset by gains from the free voter communities.
What to choose
Local councils are elected every five years in Hessen. This includes the election of the district councils , city council assemblies and municipal councils as well as the local councils . The members of the association chamber of the planning association for the Frankfurt / Rhine-Main conurbation are determined indirectly .
Results
Of the record number of 4.53 million eligible voters, 45.8% went to the polls. This means that voter turnout, which in 2001 had already reached a historic low of 52.9%, fell again.
In the election in the districts and urban districts, the following "weighted result" resulted:
| Political party | Result | change |
|---|---|---|
| CDU Hessen | 38.5% | + 0.4% |
| SPD Hessen | 34.7% | - 3.8% |
| Alliance 90 / The Greens | 9.2% | + 0.1% |
| FDP Hessen | 5.8% | + 0.6% |
| Groups of voters | 8.6% | + 2.8% |
| Others | 3.2% | - 0.1% |
Single results
For the results in selected Hessian cities see: