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Porz chooses: Who will be Henriette Reker's successor?
Find out everything about the 2025 local elections in Cologne, especially in the Porz district with the candidates from Langel.
Porz chooses: Who will be Henriette Reker's successor?
The local elections in Cologne are coming up on September 14, 2025, and the Porz district in particular will come into focus with its five electoral districts and a large number of candidates. Around 813,000 Cologne residents are called upon to cast their vote. In Porz, not only a new Cologne city council will be elected, but also new district representatives and an integration council. At the same time, the position of district mayor will be filled. The crucial difference? This position is not directly elected, but the 19 seats in the district council ultimately determine the new district mayor - this election will be particularly exciting because the incumbent Sabine Stiller (CDU) is not running again.
Voters in the Porz district can choose from a diverse mix of 13 candidates to succeed Mayor Henriette Reker. This election is an important step in influencing the political direction of the city of Cologne. Numerous parties have lined up in electoral districts 31 to 35.
The candidates at a glance
A wide variety of profiles collide in the different electoral districts. Here's a closer look at the cast:
| electoral district | party | candidate | profession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porz I | CDU | Stefan Götz | employee.employee |
| Porz I | SPD | Claudia Lenden | Nursing professional |
| Porz I | GREENS | Markus Politz | Insurance specialist |
| Porz II | CDU | Dr. Nils Helge Schlieben | Senior teacher |
| Porz II | SPD | Christian Joisten | Senior Advisor |
| Porz III | CDU | Anton Josef Heinrich Neuberger | Banking specialist |
| Porz IV | CDU | Werner Marx | Diploma in Finance |
| Porz V | SPD | Luke Friedrich Lorenz | joiner |
The CDU is sending a strong team into the race in Porz, from Stefan Götz to Dr. Nils Helge Schlieben to Anton Josef Heinrich Neuberger. But the SPD is also running with committed candidates like Claudia Lenden and Christian Joisten. The GREENS, the FDP, THE LINKE, Volt and many other parties are also well positioned.
Eligible voters and participation
All Germans and EU citizens aged 16 and over who have been registered in Cologne for at least 16 days are eligible to vote in the local elections. Cologne is divided into 45 electoral districts, which are spread across nine city districts. Porz, with its five electoral districts and a total of 503 voting districts, also enjoys broad participation. The election date is approaching and many people are wondering what direction future politics will take.
It remains to be seen whether voters will opt for a breath of fresh air or rely on tried and tested forces. Preparations are in full swing and discussions about the issues that will shape the city in the coming years are already in full swing. There is something going on in Cologne-Porz and everyone involved is called upon to bring their ideas to the voters.
For more detailed information about the candidates and the electoral districts, please refer to the reporting from 24rhine and Porz on Monday referred. These provide a comprehensive overview and deeper insights into the upcoming elections.