Greiz I 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 39. It covers the western part of the district of Greiz.
Greiz I was created for the 1994 state election. Since 2024, it has been represented by Martina Schweinsburg of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Geography As of the 2019 state election, Greiz I covers the western part of the district of Greiz, specifically the municipalities of Auma-Weidatal, Bad Köstritz, Bocka, Caaschwitz, Crimla, Harth-Pöllnitz, Hartmannsdorf, Hohenleuben, Hundhaupten, Kraftsdorf, Kühdorf, Langenwetzendorf, Langenwolschendorf, Lederhose, Lindenkreuz, Münchenbernsdorf, Saara, Schwarzbach, Weida, Weißendorf, Zedlitz, and Zeulenroda-Triebes.
Members The constituency has been held by the Christian Democratic Union since its creation in 1994. Its first representative was Peter Schütz, who served from 1994 to 1999. From 1999 to 2024, it was represented by Volker Emde. Since 2024, it has been represented by Martina Schweinsburg.
Election Member Party % 1994 Peter Schütz CDU 47.4 1999 Volker Emde 52.8 2004 47.8 2009 36.0 2014 42.7 2019 35.0 2024 Martina Schweinsburg 46.4
Election results 2024 election
2019 election
2014 election
2009 election
2004 election
1999 election
1994 election
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