Thomas Schubert re-elected as mayor of Coswig

Thomas Schubert has been re-elected as the mayor of Coswig, Germany, securing 99.0 percent of the valid votes. As the sole candidate in the election held on October 4, 2026, Schubert received 5,127 votes.

The voter turnout was recorded at 32.0 percent, with 5,333 citizens participating out of 16,670 eligible voters. While Schubert was the only official candidate, voters had the option to nominate alternative individuals via a blank line on the ballot; such entries received a total of 53 votes.

Schubert, an independent who has served as mayor since January 1, 2020, will begin a new seven-year term on January 1, 2027. His previous experience in city administration includes roles as treasurer and mayor. For his upcoming term, Schubert has outlined several priorities, including maintaining a debt-free status for the city, renovating the secondary road network, and preserving childcare and school infrastructure. He also highlighted the planned S 84 road project as a key initiative to reduce through-traffic in the city center.