AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund casts vote in key German state election

Updated: 06/09/2026 - 14:26 GMT+2 AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund casts his ballot in Saxony-Anhalt, where his party is seeking a historic breakthrough in the state election. Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate Ulrich Siegmund cast his ballot Sunday in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, arriving at the polling station in his hometown of Tangermünde with his wife Julia. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Supporters gathered outside the polling station to cheer Siegmund as he arrived on a motorcycle and later posed for selfies with members of the crowd. The election has drawn national attention as the AfD seeks its strongest result yet and a potential path to leading a state government. Siegmund has said he would seek the governor’s post only if the party wins an absolute majority. After voting, Siegmund told supporters that he saw a “spirit of optimism” around the election and called for Germany to overcome political divisions.