Patrick Wegener: Elected new mayor of Öhringen!

Patrick Wegener: Elected new mayor of Öhringen!

on Sunday, July 14, 2025, there was a lot going on in Öhringen, the largest city in the Hohenlohe district. The citizens elected a new mayor, and the result was clearly. Patrick Wegener from the SPD prevailed in the first ballot with impressive 66.9 percent of the vote. Incumbent Thilo Michler, who has to vacate the town hall after 16 years in office, came to 30.4 percent. Peter Lohnert, also independent, received only 2.6 percent of the vote. [SWR] reports that several hundred people pursued the result of the election in front of the town hall.

The turnout was 46.79 percent and was therefore significantly higher than in 2017 than only 19.7 percent of those entitled to vote. A positive trend is also evident in comparison to the 2009 OB election, in which the participation was 47.96 percent. The voices were counted in the blue hall of the town hall, which contributed to the transparent event.

a new head for Öhringen

Patrick Wegener is 30 years old and grew up in Öhringen. He brings a strong political profile with: Wegener has studied political science and works as head of the municipalities of the municipalities in Brussels. In addition, he is a lecturer at the University of Public Administration and is actively involved in the local council and in the district council for the SPD. His goals are diverse: he wants to advance sustainable urban development, create affordable living space and improve childcare.

In his first speech after the election, Wegener emphasized the need for a leadership that "tackles, lists and builds bridges". These words leave a clear impression. He sees the next eight years as decisive for the future of Öhringen and truly seems to have a good hand for the challenges that are ahead of him. [SWP] shows that his commitment to the city and its citizens is firmly anchored.

A look into the future

With the takeover of Patrick Wegener, a new era begins for Öhringen. He has clearly positioned himself in the election campaign and formulated ideas that care about many citizens. The city faces challenges, but also opportunities. Wegener would like to promote the dialogue with the citizens and make sure that their voices are heard in political work.

Local politics is often a reflection of social change, and what happens in Öhringen could also be of interest to other cities in the country. It remains to be seen how Wegener will assert himself in his new role and which impulses he can set for the city. One thing is certain: Due to their high turnout, the people in Öhringen showed that their city is not indifferent to them.