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Rheinpfalz election begins with nearly three million voters called out
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The state parliament elections in Rhineland-Palatinate have commenced, drawing the attention of almost 3 million eligible citizens across voting locations that opened this morning on March 22nd leading to a live race expected by recent polling data showing an intense competition primarily centered around Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) and their main rival.
Key Points
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1The Landtag election in Rhineland-Palatinate has officially begun with polling stations opened across the state.
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2Approximately three million voters have been called to participate, indicating a high turnout expectation for this 2026 vote.
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3Voting is currently underway as live results are being tracked and updated throughout the day.
Developments
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Perspectives
The CDU aims to overtake the SPD in this election.
— [Mar 22, 08:04] Landtagswahl in Rheinland-Pfalz: Die CDU will die SPD überholen (Taz.de)Latest polls suggest a tight race is expected between candidates from both parties
— [Mar 22, 08:01] Landtagswahl Rheinland-Pfalz: Wahllokale geöffnet – Letzte Umfragen lassen enges Rennen erwarten (Handelsblatt)A thrilling contest awaits in the rivalry between SPD and CDU.
— [Mar 22, 07:59] Landtagswahl in Rheinland-Pfalz: Wahllokale geöffnen – Spannendes Rennen zwischen SPD und CDU (Tagesspiegel.de)
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