AfD scores decisive win in Saxony-Anhalt state election, exit polls show
Exit polls from German broadcasters ARD and ZDF indicate the right-wing eurosceptic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won around 44% of the vote in Sunday's Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary election. The result would mark a strong showing for the party in the German federal state.
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Voters in the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt went to the polls on Sunday for state parliamentary elections, with early indications pointing to a commanding lead for the right-wing eurosceptic party Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Exit poll figures
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF conducted exit polls among voters who had already cast their ballots. According to these surveys, AfD secured roughly 44% of the vote — a share far ahead of any other political force in the region.
What it could mean
If confirmed, this level of support would cement AfD's position as the leading political force in Saxony-Anhalt's regional politics. It should be noted that the figures come from exit polls rather than the final official count, so the precise breakdown may shift once all votes are tallied.
The source report did not provide further details on how other parties performed in the election.
