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Austrian regional political polling trends

Overview

Polling data from different Austrian states indicates a shifting political landscape characterized by the rise of the FPÖ and the decline of the ÖVP. In Lower Austria, the ÖVP remains the largest party at 35 percent, though this is a decrease from 39.9 percent in 2023. Meanwhile, the FPÖ has increased its support to 30 percent from 24.2 percent in the previous election.

In Upper Austria, preparations are underway for the 2027 state elections. A Spectra survey indicates the FPÖ is leading with 32 percent, while the SPÖ is competing for the top position with 26 percent. This trend poses a challenge to the ÖVP, which has held the governorship since 1945. In Linz, the race is tightening, with the SPÖ and FPÖ positioned within a similar range of 25 to 30 percent.

Nationally, the FPÖ has approached 40 percent support. A Lazarsfeld survey found the FPÖ at 39 percent, narrowing the gap with the governing parties—the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS—which collectively hold 43 percent. In direct preference polls for Chancellor, FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl leads with 33 percent support. Kickl has described recent right-wing electoral momentum in Germany as an ‘unstoppable patriotic shift’ that signals similar movements in Austria.

By October 2026, a Lazarsfeld Society survey projected the FPÖ had reached 41 percent support, while the ÖVP fell to 20 percent and the SPÖ to 14 percent. Amidst this, 58 percent of citizens expressed dissatisfaction with the government's performance.

Entities

FPÖ · ÖVP · SPÖ · NEOS · Social Democratic Party of Austria

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Austrian government faces political crisis amid rising opposition support

    Austria's governing coalition faces a crisis of confidence as the FPÖ gains support, while the government pursues social assistance reforms and a new state-funded savings initiative for children.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Austrian political parties face shifting poll numbers and economic pressure

    Austrian political polls show a surge for the FPÖ at 41 percent, while the ÖVP and SPÖ face declining support amid public concerns over migration, inflation, and the need for economic stimulus.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    FPÖ gains ground in Austria as SPÖ support declines

    New polls show the FPÖ gaining significant ground in Austria, reaching 38 percent nationally, while the SPÖ faces declines both nationally and in its stronghold of Vienna.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Upper Austria political parties prepare for 2027 elections

    Political parties in Upper Austria are preparing for the 2027 state election, with polls showing a tight race between the FPÖ and ÖVP.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    FPÖ approaches 40% in latest Austrian political polls

    New polls show Austria's FPÖ rising to 39% support, nearly matching the combined total of the three governing parties. Herbert Kickl leads in Chancellor preference polls.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Upper Austria polling shows FPÖ leading ahead of 2027 elections

    Polling for the 2027 Upper Austrian elections shows the FPÖ leading at 32 percent, challenging the ÖVP's long-standing dominance in the region.

  7. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Lower Austria polling shows narrowing gap between ÖVP and FPÖ

    A new poll for the 2028 Lower Austria state election shows the ÖVP at 35% and the FPÖ rising to 30%, narrowing the gap between the two major parties.

Sources

havadis.at · kroativ.at · kurier.at · linza.at · meinegemeinde.vol.at · report24.news · srpskadijaspora.info · tt.com · unzensuriert.de · vecernji.hr · vesti-online.com

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