AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund casts vote in key German state election

No Comment Video. AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund casts vote in key German state election Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 06/09/2026 - 14:26 GMT+2 AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund casts his ballot in Saxony-Anhalt, where his party is seeking a historic breakthrough in the state election. Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate Ulrich Siegmund cast his ballot Sunday in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, arriving at the polling station in his hometown of Tangermünde with his wife Julia. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Supporters gathered outside the polling station to cheer Siegmund as he arrived on a motorcycle and later posed for selfies with members of the crowd. The election has drawn national attention as the AfD seeks its strongest result yet and a potential path to leading a state government. Siegmund has said he would seek the governor’s post only if the party wins an absolute majority. After voting, Siegmund told supporters that he saw a “spirit of optimism” around the election and called for Germany to overcome political divisions. Election Alternative for Germany AfD Alternative für Deutschland Far-right Top stories Now playing Next AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund casts vote in key German state election Now playing Next Two hydropower workers rescued alive after nine days trapped in Nepal tunnel Now playing Next Chilean penguins fitted with vests to protect healing wounds Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Flights suspended at Indonesia's main airport due to volcanic eruption Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 6th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Two people pulled alive 10 days after Nepal's devastating flash floods Now playing Next Iran says it attacked tankers, US-linked vessels in Hormuz escalation Now playing Next Russia to pause strikes on Kyiv as US peace envoys visit Now playing Next US peace envoys arrive in Kyiv visit after talks with Putin Now playing Next AfD campaigns at 'family festival' in Magdeburg ahead of pivotal vote Now playing Next Two people pulled alive 10 days after Nepal's devastating flash floods Now playing Next Polls open in Saxony-Anhalt as AfD predicted to win state election Now playing Next US peace envoys arrive in Kyiv visit after talks with Putin Now playing Next Paris drops Mercator projection: France now looks smaller on world maps Now playing Next IFA 2026: Looking beyond the smart home with Haier ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into life stories No Comment AI-powered robots showcased at European Parliament in Brussels No Comment Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river No Comment Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens Iran Iran says it attacked US-linked vessels and tankers as Hormuz clashes intensify Europe News Final sprint before Saxony-Anhalt vote: AfD campaigns at 'family festival' in Magdeburg Bolivia At least two killed and 81 injured after explosions at Bolivian army base Ukraine Russia to pause strikes on Kyiv as US peace envoys visit 12 minutes with France 'will reject extremism' and Le Pen in presidential election, Haddad says Tech News From giant TVs to 'James Bond glasses': TCL's vision for the future Europe News Five EU countries aim to send migrants to return hubs by 2027 Culture news Ladies Only: Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed takes on Taliban with European tour ADVERTISEMENT Next Series Meet the startup bringing the classroom into a virtual world Focus How knowledge and media can challenge misconceptions about Islam Made in Europe This Greek island solved its rubbish problem - by getting rid of its landfill entirely Europe News US will ask Europeans to repay all aid sent to Ukraine, President Donald Trump says Europe News Lorry driver's botched escape attempts fail to outrun oncoming Polish train Europe News EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland's vote against new talks Malaysia Malaysia declares air quality emergency as haze linked to Indonesia fires reaches critical level The Cube 99% of Ireland's population growth 'driven by foreigners': True or false? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT