Berlin State Election Winner
$3M Vol.Closes Sep 20, 2026
Linke$90.9K Vol.37%
CDU$113.7K Vol.28%
Grüne$118.8K Vol.15%
AfD$2.3M Vol.13%
SPD$350K Vol.5%
BSW$48.5K Vol.<1%
FDP$21K Vol.<1%
FW$15.2K Vol.<1%
The 2026 Berlin state election on September 20 will determine which party wins the most seats in the Abgeordnetenhaus.
Die Linke is currently the poll frontrunner, competing primarily against CDU, Grüne, AfD, and SPD.
Unlike the 2023 election where CDU won decisively, new polls show Die Linke has surged to the top position with roughly 20% support.
If Die Linke wins the most seats, it could lead a coalition government or become the pivotal partner in forming Berlin's next regional administration.
Note: No poll guarantees an election winner; historical Berlin elections have shown significant volatility between poll leads and final results.
In the 2023 repeat state election, CDU emerged as the largest party with 28% of votes, while Die Linke secured 12.2%.
WikipediaA Berlin-Trend poll by broadcaster rbb indicated Die Linke would secure 20% of the vote if held at the end of June, marking a 2% gain since April.
theleftberlin.comThe latest PolitPro poll trend shows Die Linke leading with 20.1% of votes, followed by CDU at 19.6% and Grüne at 17.4%.
politpro.euFinal wave of pre-election polling releases expected from major German pollsters (rbb, INSA, PolitPro) before the August slowdown.
CDU and Die Linke campaign rallies scheduled in key Berlin districts as parties intensify voter outreach efforts.
Official voters' guide and final candidate list publication by the Berlin Election Authority, clarifying seat allocation mechanics.
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Die Linke leads the most recent PolitPro poll trend with 20.1%, surpassing CDU (19.6%) and Grüne (17.4%) by measurable margins.
politpro.euThe party gained 2% since April in the Berlin-Trend poll, reaching 20% support, indicating growing voter momentum ahead of the election.
theleftberlin.comMultiple sources confirm Die Linke is now the "frontrunner" and "strongest force" in current Berlin election polling, a significant shift from its 12.2% result in 2023.
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In the 2023 repeat election, Die Linke won only 12.2% of votes while CDU secured 28%, showing a 15.8% gap that may persist if trends reverse.
WikipediaPolling data from June 6, 2026, previously showed CDU leading at 20.1% with Die Linke at 16%, suggesting volatility in who holds the top position.
polymarket.comEven with current lead, Die Linke's 20% support is not a majority, requiring coalition partnerships where CDU or Grüne could potentially block its governance ambitions.
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