Gotha II is an electoral constituency (German: Wahlkreis) represented in the Landtag of Thuringia. It elects one member via first-past-the-post voting. Under the current constituency numbering system, it is designated as constituency 15. It covers the central part of the district of Gotha, around the city of Gotha.
Gotha II was created in 1990 for the first state election. Since 2009, it has been represented by Stephan Steinbrück of the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Geography As of the 2019 state election, Gotha II covers the central part of the district of Gotha, around the city of Gotha. It comprises just two municipalities: Gotha and Hörsel.
Members The constituency was held by the Christian Democratic Union from its creation in 1990 until 2009, during which time it was represented by Josef Duchac (1990–1994), Johanna Köhler (1994–1999), and Evelin Groß (1999–2009). It was won by the Social Democratic Party in 2009, and was represented by Matthias Hey - he was re-elected in 2014 and 2019. In 2024, Stephan Steinbrück of the AfD won the seat.
Election Member Party % 1990 Josef DuchacCDU 48.8 1994 Johanna Köhler 36.2 1999 Evelin Groß 45.6 2004 40.7 2009 Matthias Hey SPD 40.6 2014 38.9 2019 38.2 2024 Stephan Steinbrück AfD 34.7
Election results 2024 election
2019 election
2014 election
2009 election
2004 election
1999 election
1994 election
1990 election
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