CDU Pforzheim: Krichbaum resigns - who will be his successor?

CDU Pforzheim: Krichbaum resigns - who will be his successor?

Pforzheim, Deutschland - In Pforzheim, a fresh wind blows: Gunther Krichbaum, the long-time chairman of the CDU district association, will resign from his office in July. The reason for this is his appointment as Minister of State, which opens up new opportunities for him. This step marks a turning point for the CDU, since every chairman was also represented in parliament since the foundation of the district association in 1973. Now the question is what this new chapter means for the CDU Pforzheim and the Enzkreis, such as PZ news reports .

The farewell to Krichbaum, which received recognition for his committed constituency work, describes a time of change. He sees the management of the district association as too much, and so the CDU will choose a successor in July who will lead the party's fortunes in the coming years. A possible candidate for the party office is Andreas Renner, who is considered a promising state candidate, but does not want to strive for an office. He makes it clear that he does not want to take over in which he has doubts about his suitability.

new candidates and state election 2026

At a recent general meeting, Andreas Renner was finally elected as a candidate for the 2026 state election with 101 votes. His opponent Bastian Meyer received 95 votes. There were a total of 196 valid votes, and Renner will now compete in constituency 42, which includes the city district of Pforzheim and the Enzkreis municipalities Birkenfeld, Engelsbrand, Iprung and Kieselbronn. This cut is the result of historical considerations for the uniform distribution of voters in the constituencies, such as Pf bits

An important date is also imminent: On March 8, 2026, the state election will be held in Baden-Württemberg. The results of this election will not only determine the future of the CDU in Pforzheim, but also that of the SPD, which could possibly lead the district association. The SPD country list will be set up on July 5 in Fellbach, which will provide decisive indications of the chances of candidates Annkathrin Wulff and Michael Hofsäß.

look into the past and outlook

The review of the last state elections shows how dynamic the political landscape is. The 16th state parliament of Baden-Württemberg was elected on March 13, 2016, the legislative period lasted until April 30, 2021. This historical data also influence how the parties will realize their strategies in order to experience the will to voter, especially with regard to the previous elections, which were also shaped by balancing mandates, such as Baden-wuerttemberg.de

The coming months will be exciting and the CDU Pforzheim is faced with the challenge of repositioning itself. With the resignation of Krichbaum and the nomination of Renner it will be shown how the party looks into the future and how it can convince voters: inside. A good hand will be urgently needed.