Scholz’s Social Democrats win elections in Brandeburg, exit poll shows.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) wins regional elections in Brandenburg with 32% of the vote, while the right-wing Alternative for Germany party comes second with 29%, according to exit poll data from research group Wahlen for the ZDF TV channel.

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According to the survey, in addition to the SPD and the AfD, two more parties are entering the state parliament (Landtag): the recently formed Sarah Wagenknecht Union for Reason and Justice (SUV) party with 12% of the votes and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) with 11.5 % of votes.

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The SPD’s two partners in the federal governing coalition – the Greens and the Free Liberals (FDP) – are at risk of missing out on seats in the Landtag, as a poll predicts their result below the 5% threshold.

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If this forecast turns out to be correct, the SPD will receive 33 seats in the Landtag out of 88, the AfD – 30, the SSV – 13, and the CDU – 12 seats.

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A high turnout of 73% is also predicted.