Die Linke tops Berlin state election, driven by young and female voters

Die Linke won the Berlin state parliament election, becoming the party with the largest share of votes. Survey data collected on election day indicates that many voters would support Elif Eralp for mayor, whereas Stefan Evers receives considerably less backing. The victory is largely attributed to strong backing from women and the 16-24 age group, who favored Die Linke over all other parties.

The party also attracted a notable number of former non-voters and voters who previously supported the Greens, SPD, and even the CDU. Demographically, Die Linke performed best among voters with higher education, while the AfD led among those with lower formal qualifications. Geographically, the party’s strongest results were recorded in central Berlin and several outer districts.