Inner City (1st district)
The ÖVP has held Vienna's 1st district since 1946, currently led by Markus Figl since 2015. The district saw the ÖVP secure over 40 percent in the last election, far ahead of rivals SPÖ, Greens, NEOS, and FPÖ. This year, voters will decide if they continue supporting traditional conservative leadership or seek change. Parties competing here include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), and BESTE.
Leopoldstadt (2nd district)
Alexander Nikolai (SPÖ) reclaimed Leopoldstadt for the Social Democrats in 2020 after a brief Green leadership. The SPÖ narrowly beat the Greens, while the ÖVP, NEOS, FPÖ, LINKS, and HC trailed behind. The district is politically diverse, making it an exciting battleground again. Parties standing this year include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, HERZ, KPÖ (and LINKS), HC, and SÖZ.
Landstraße (3rd district)
SPÖ’s Erich Hohenberger, in office since 1989, is Vienna's longest-serving district leader. Historically solid for SPÖ, Landstraße saw the Greens and ÖVP trailing closely behind. The district remains politically dynamic, with a broad spectrum of parties including SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), HERZ, HC, SÖZ, and FREIE competing for voters' favour.
Wieden (4th district)
Lea Halbwidl (SPÖ) leads Wieden, maintaining SPÖ control since 2018. However, the district previously saw strong competition from Greens, suggesting another tight contest. Voters must choose between the incumbent SPÖ and challenges from Greens, ÖVP, NEOS, FPÖ, and KPÖ (and LINKS).
Margareten (5th district)
The SPÖ’s Silvia Jankovic currently leads Margareten, continuing decades-long SPÖ dominance. The Greens followed closely in previous elections, making environmental and social issues central. Voters can choose among SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), SÖZ, and HC.
Mariahilf (6th district)
Markus Rumelhart (SPÖ) leads since 2014, continuing SPÖ leadership since 2001. Mariahilf remains competitive, with the Greens trailing closely. Parties on the ballot include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, and KPÖ (and LINKS).
Neubau (7th district)
Neubau is a Green stronghold, led by Markus Reiter. The Greens secured nearly 45 percent previously, significantly ahead of SPÖ and ÖVP. Parties standing here include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), and VOLT.
Josefstadt (8th district)
Green leader Martin Fabisch narrowly secured Josefstadt in 2020 from the historically strong ÖVP. This year's election is again closely contested, particularly between Greens and ÖVP. Parties running include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, and KPÖ (and LINKS).
Alsergrund (9th district)
Saya Ahmad (SPÖ) narrowly leads Alsergrund ahead of strong Green competition. The district is politically dynamic, and this year's election features SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, DWA, KPÖ (and LINKS), and HC.
Favoriten (10th district)
Marcus Franz (SPÖ) secured nearly half the votes in Favoriten in the last election, making it Vienna’s strongest SPÖ district. However, rising parties such as ÖVP, FPÖ, and Greens may influence the result. On the ballot are SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, HERZ, KPÖ (and LINKS), POSCH, HC, and SÖZ.
Simmering (11th district)
SPÖ’s Thomas Steinhart reclaimed Simmering from FPÖ leadership in 2020. With significant FPÖ presence, this district reflects debates over social and integration policies. Parties include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), HC, and SÖZ.
Meidling (12th district)
Wilfried Zankl (SPÖ) maintains Meidling’s strong socialist tradition, with SPÖ historically dominant. Challenges from ÖVP and Greens remain. The ballot includes SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, PH (Pro Hetzendorf), HERZ, KPÖ (and LINKS), SÖZ, HC, and LISTE STRACHE.
Hietzing (13th district)
Nikolaus Ebert (ÖVP) continues the conservative leadership tradition in Hietzing, clearly ahead historically. Local issues around heritage, urban planning, and quality of life dominate debates. Parties competing are SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), and HC.
Penzing (14th district)
Michaela Schüchner (SPÖ) continues SPÖ’s stable hold on Penzing since 1946. However, opposition parties remain active. The ballot includes SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), HC, SÖZ, and FAIR.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus (15th district)
Dietmar Baurecht (SPÖ) recently took leadership of this historically SPÖ-led district. With growing diversity and gentrification debates, competition from Greens and others increases. The ballot includes SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, HERZ, KPÖ (and LINKS), SÖZ, HC, and PDA.
Ottakring (16th district)
Stefanie Lamp recently succeeded Franz Prokop (SPÖ). Ottakring remains solidly SPÖ, but growing competition from Greens and ÖVP exists. On the ballot: SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), HERZ, SÖZ, and HC.
Hernals (17th district)
Peter Jagsch (SPÖ) took office in 2022, maintaining SPÖ tradition. The district sees strong Green challenges focusing on local sustainability issues. Parties running are SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), SÖZ, HC, and dbö.
Währing (18th district)
Silvia Nossek (Greens) leads Währing, clearly ahead of the historically dominant ÖVP. Key issues here are environment and transport. Competing parties include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), LISTE: WIR für Währing, and HC.
Döbling (19th district)
Daniel Resch (ÖVP) holds Döbling, historically conservative and stable. Local development and community services dominate voter interests. On the ballot are SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), and HC.
Brigittenau (20th district)
Christine Dubravac-Widholm (SPÖ) recently took over, continuing strong SPÖ tradition. The district traditionally supports socialist policies, though integration and urban renewal issues remain significant. Parties include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, SÖZ, KPÖ (and LINKS), and HC.
Floridsdorf (21st district)
Georg Papai (SPÖ) maintains strong SPÖ leadership, achieving nearly half the votes previously - though the district voted massively for the far-right FPÖ in the national elections. Issues include urban planning and transport. Parties: SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, WIFF, KPÖ (and LINKS), SÖZ, HC, and LMP.
Donaustadt (22nd district)
Ernst Nevrivy (SPÖ) leads with a significant majority. Urban growth and infrastructure remain central themes. Parties competing are SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ (and LINKS), HC, SÖZ, and LMP.
Liesing (23rd district)
Gerald Bischof (SPÖ) leads this historically SPÖ district since 2012. The district faces debates around suburban development and public services. Parties running include SPÖ, ÖVP, GRÜNE, NEOS, FPÖ, HC, SÖZ, KPÖ (and LINKS), and PRO.
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