Report published September 2, 2026
Germany: A Key Election in Sachsen-Anhalt – J.P. Morgan Macro Research
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- September 2, 2026
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Authors / editors: Greg Fuzesi
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Three German states hold elections in September 2026, starting with Sachsen-Anhalt where the far-right AfD polls at 40-42% and could win an absolute majority. Even if it falls short, the CDU faces difficult coalition dynamics with the Left, though a collapse of the federal government remains unlikely.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The far-right AfD could potentially win an absolute majority in Sachsen-Anhalt, marking a post-war first in German politics.
- 2.If the AfD falls short of a majority, the CDU will likely face a dilemma and need to contemplate informal or case-by-case cooperation with the Left to form a minority government.
- 3.A collapse of the federal government or early national elections remains unlikely despite the polling shock, as neither the CDU nor SPD would benefit from early elections.
Table of Contents
- Implications for national politics
- What might the AfD do in Sachsen-Anhalt?
Report data
Opinion polls for German state election in Saxony-Anhalt
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| AfD Poll Share in Sachsen-Anhalt | 40-42% | Polling ahead of the state election compared to 20.8% in 2021 election |
| AfD Poll Share in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 37% | Polling support in eastern German state ahead of September 20 election |
| AfD National Poll Share | 28-29% | National polling baseline for the AfD across Germany |
| AfD 2021 Election Result in Sachsen-Anhalt | 20.8% | Official state election result for AfD in Saxony-Anhalt in 2021 |
| CDU 2021 Election Result in Sachsen-Anhalt | 37.1% | Official state election result for CDU in Saxony-Anhalt in 2021 |
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Reported Data Context
- AfD Poll Share in Sachsen-Anhalt: 40-42 % (Late August 2026) · Source: www.wahlrecht.de, J.P. Morgan
- AfD Poll Share in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: 37 % (August 2026)
- AfD National Poll Share: 28-29 % (August/September 2026)
- AfD 2021 Election Result in Sachsen-Anhalt: 20.8 % (2021) · Source: www.wahlrecht.de, J.P. Morgan
- CDU 2021 Election Result in Sachsen-Anhalt: 37.1 % (2021) · Source: www.wahlrecht.de, J.P. Morgan