AfD becomes first far-right party to win state election in Germany

Vote share for the top six parties in 2024, %

Thuringia

40

32.8 AfD

30

23.6 CDU

20

15.8 BSW

13.1 The Left

10

6.1 SPD

3.2 Greens

0

2019

2024

Saxony

40

31.9 CDU

30

30.6 AfD

20

11.8 BSW

10

7.3 SPD

5.1 Greens

4.5 The Left

0

2024

2019

Thuringia

Saxony

40

40

32.8 AfD

31.9 CDU

30

30

30.6 AfD

23.6 CDU

20

20

15.8 BSW

13.1 The Left

11.8 BSW

10

10

7.3 SPD

6.1 SPD

5.1 Greens

3.2 Greens

4.5 The Left

0

0

2024

2019

2024

2019

Guardian graphic. Source: Offices for statistics in states of Thuringia and Saxony. Note: AfD = Alternative für Deutschland, CDU = Christian Democratic Union, BSW = Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, SPD = Social Democratic party