Altenburger Land II is an electoral constituency (German: Wahlkreis) represented in the Landtag of Thuringia. It elects one member via first-past-the-post voting, and other candidates might get elected via their party list.
Designated as constituency 44, it covers the eastern part of Altenburger Land. Altenburger Land II was created for the 1994 state election. Originally named Altenburg II, it was renamed after the 1994 election.
Geography As of the 2019 state election, Altenburger Land II covers the eastern part of Altenburger Land, specifically the municipalities of Altenburg, Fockendorf, Gerstenberg, Göpfersdorf, Haselbach, Langenleuba-Niederhain, Nobitz, Treben, and Windischleuba.
Members The constituency has been held by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since its creation in 1994. Its first representative was Andreas Sonntag, who served two terms from 1994 to 2004, followed by Christian Gumprecht (2004–2014) and Christoph Zippel (2014–2024).
Election Member Party % 1994 Andreas Sonntag CDU 40.4 1999 46.5 2004 Christian Gumprecht CDU 43.2 2009 31.3 2014 Christoph Zippel CDU 40.2 2019 37.0 2024 Torben Braga AfD 42.8
Election results 2024 election
2019 election
2014 election
2009 election
2004 election
1999 election
1994 election
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