Green Party triumphs in Kassel's 2026 local elections with 22.4% vote share

A political shift unfolds in Hesse as the Greens dominate Kassel's council. With turnout climbing, the city's priorities—and its leadership—are changing fast.

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2026 March 16 . 3:05 AM

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The Green Party has won the latest local elections in Kassel, Hesse, securing 22.4% of the vote. This result places them ahead of both the CDU and the SPD, who received 21.7% and 19.8% respectively. Voter turnout also rose compared to the previous election in 2021.

The 2026 municipal elections for Kassel's Stadtverordnetenversammlung saw a turnout of 50.9%, up from the last vote. The Greens led the results, though their share fell by 6.3 percentage points since 2021.

The Left Party followed with 14.5% of the vote, while the AfD took 12.1%. The FDP, meanwhile, received 3.1% of the ballots cast.

The Greens now hold the largest share of seats in Kassel's local council. The CDU and SPD remain close behind, but the shift in votes suggests changing political preferences in the city. The next council will reflect these updated results.