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Schwesig Leads SPD as AfD Tops Poll at 37%

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC · How we work

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Manuela Schwesig leads the SPD into a close September 20 vote.
ZDF Politbarometer poll shows the AfD at 37 % and the SPD at 34 %.
Schwesig campaigns with the slogan “The woman against blue” targeting the AfD’s colour.
In a televised debate, Schwesig called the AfD “the most dangerous party for our country.”
AfD lead candidate Leif-Erik Holm, former NDR radio host, stresses economic and social grievances.

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Manuela Schwesig leads the SPD into a close September 20 vote.
ZDF Politbarometer poll shows the AfD at 37 % and the SPD at 34 %.
Schwesig campaigns with the slogan “The woman against blue” targeting the AfD’s colour.
In a televised debate, Schwesig called the AfD “the most dangerous party for our country.”
AfD lead candidate Leif-Erik Holm, former NDR radio host, stresses economic and social grievances.