The municipal elections across the Rosenheim region of Bavaria have delivered a mix of expected outcomes and surprising shifts, setting the stage for new leadership in several communities. From decisive victories to closely contested races heading for runoffs, the results, tallied on March 8th and 9th, 2026, reflect a dynamic political landscape. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the key results and what they indicate for the region.
Tuntenhausen and Prien: Incumbents Secure Re-election
In Tuntenhausen, Christian Mayer (CSU) has been elected as the new mayor, securing a commanding 84.6% of the vote. Mayer ran unopposed, succeeding Georg Weigl, who did not seek re-election after serving since 2014. The landslide victory signals strong local support for the CSU in Tuntenhausen. Similarly, in Prien, Andreas Friedrich secured another term as mayor, winning 82% of the vote as the sole candidate. These results demonstrate a clear mandate for continued leadership in both communities.
Stichwahlen Loom in Brannenburg, Bad Aibling, Rimsting, and Kolbermoor
Several municipalities will head to runoff elections in the coming weeks to determine their next mayors. In Brannenburg, Hubert Estner (CSU) leads with 43.5% of the vote, but will face Christoph Zweckstätter (JuDo) in a second round. The race is expected to be tight, with Zweckstätter garnering 39.4% in the initial vote. Bad Aibling will similarly see a runoff between incumbent Stephan Schlier (CSU), who received 48% of the vote, and Kirsten Hieble-Fritz of the Freie Wähler, who secured 33.1%. Rimsting is also headed for a runoff, with Thomas Schuster (CSU) leading at 45.4%, set to compete against Christian Moser (UWG Rimsting) who received 36.1% of the vote. Kolbermoor will also require a second round of voting, with Thomas Rothmayer of the Parteifreie Kolbermoor securing 40.8% and Leonhard Sedlbauer of the CSU taking the second spot.
Surprises and Close Contests: Flintsbach and Raubling
The election in Flintsbach delivered a notable upset, with Holger Steiner (Parteifreie Flintsbach-Fischbach) defeating incumbent Stefan Lederwascher (CSU) with a significant 58% of the vote. This result indicates a desire for change within the community. Raubling also saw a remarkably close race, with Michael Linnerer (CSU) winning 44.5% of the vote – just one vote ahead of Franziska Pfaffenhuber (Freie Wähler) with 44.4%. This narrow margin underscores the divided electorate and sets the stage for a potentially contentious runoff election.
Other Key Results Across the Region
Several other communities saw decisive results. In Großkarolinenfeld, Anton Wallner, the former mayor of Bad Feilnbach, won with 54.5% of the vote, defeating Josef Baumann. Frasdorf will see Daniel Mair (CSU) continue as mayor, receiving an overwhelming 95% of the vote with unanimous support from all groups represented in the municipal council. Bernau also saw Irene Biebl-Daiber (CSU) retain her position as mayor, winning 71.4% of the vote against Franz Praßberger (FW). Stephanskirchen will also maintain its current leadership, with Karl Mair (Parteifreie Bürger) winning with 86.2% of the vote. Riedering and Prutting also saw their current mayors, Christoph Vodermaier and Johannes Thusbaß respectively, re-elected with 90.1% and 94.4% of the vote, both running unopposed.
Waterburg is set for a new leader, with Bastian Wernthaler, an independent candidate supported by the CSU, Grüne, SPD, and Bürgerforum, securing a strong victory with 72.8% of the vote. Rohrdorf will also continue with Simon Hausstetter (BR) as mayor, narrowly defeating Maria Haimmerer (CSU) and Josef Höß (FW). Breitbrunn will also see continuity, with Anton Baumgartner (Parteifreie/ÜWG) re-elected with 87.5% of the vote.
Close Races in Edling and Schonstett
The races in Edling and Schonstett were particularly close. Matthias Schnetzer secured re-election in Edling with 51.3% of the vote, defeating Nicole Bauer-Schäfer by a mere 61 votes. In Schonstett, Maximilian Heilmann unseated incumbent Paul Dirnecker by a margin of just five votes, securing a narrow victory with 52.7% of the vote.
Rosenheim and Kolbermoor Headed for Runoffs
In the city of Rosenheim, incumbent Oberbürgermeister Andreas März (CSU) will face Abuzar Erdogan (SPD) in a runoff election. März received 39.1% of the vote, falling short of the absolute majority needed to secure re-election, while Erdogan garnered 26.6%. The outcome of this runoff will be crucial for the future direction of Rosenheim.
Unique Circumstances in Chiemsee
The election in Chiemsee presented a unique situation. Despite Armin Krämmer (FWG) being the only candidate, he failed to secure an absolute majority, receiving only 47.7% of the vote. Many voters opted to write in other names on their ballots, highlighting a lack of widespread support for the sole candidate.
Halfing and Gstadt also concluded their elections, with Stefan Schlaipfer succeeding Regina Braun in Halfing and Bernhard Hainz remaining as mayor in Gstadt.
Looking Ahead: Runoff Elections and Regional Impact
The upcoming runoff elections in Brannenburg, Bad Aibling, Rimsting, Kolbermoor, Raubling, and Rosenheim will be closely watched. These races will determine the leadership of these communities and could potentially shift the political balance within the Rosenheim region. The results of these elections will undoubtedly shape local policies and priorities for the next several years.
The first round of voting has provided a clear picture of the political landscape in the Rosenheim region, with a mix of continuity and change. The coming weeks will be critical as voters head to the polls once again to decide the future of their communities.
Stay tuned to Archysport for continued coverage of the runoff elections and their implications for the Rosenheim region.
