# Austrian regional political polling trends

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> Updated: 2026-09-05T10:17:51.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

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, polling for the 2027 elections shows the FPÖ leading with 32 percent, followed by the SPÖ at 26 percent.

Recent polling indicates a further surge for the FPÖ, which is now approaching 40 percent support. A Lazarsfeld survey of 2,000 people found the FPÖ at 39 percent, narrowing the gap with the three current governing parties—the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS—which collectively hold 43 percent. Individual standings show the ÖVP at 21 percent and the SPÖ at 15 percent. The Greens have reached 12 percent, while the KPÖ stands at 4 percent.

In direct preference polls for the role of Chancellor, FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl leads with 33 percent support, ahead of Christian Stocker at 14 percent and Leonore Gewessler at 8 percent. Commenting on right-wing electoral successes in Germany, Kickl described the momentum as an ‘unstoppable patriotic shift’ and suggested these dynamics serve as a signal for a similar movement within Austria.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fp-approaches-40-in-latest-austrian-political-polls

### 2026-08-28: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/upper-austria-polling-shows-fp-leading-ahead-of-2027-elections

### 2026-08-17: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lower-austria-polling-shows-narrowing-gap-between-vp-and-fp

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