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- Minister-President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) is running for re-election in the September 20 state vote.
- A ZDF poll shows 61% favor Schwesig staying while 28% back AfD candidate Leif-Erik Holm.
- The ZDF Politbarometer places SPD at 34% support, trailing AfD’s 37%.
- BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht says a strong AfD showing could topple Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- If BSW clears the 5% threshold, its seats may decide the coalition composition.
