Gotha II is an electoral constituency (
German
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: ''Wahlkreis'') represented in the
Landtag of Thuringia
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. It elects one member via
first-past-the-post voting
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. 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
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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
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(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 results
2024 election
2019 election
2014 election
2009 election
2004 election
1999 election
1994 election
1990 election
References
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Electoral districts in Thuringia
1990 establishments in Germany
Gotha (district)
Gotha
Constituencies established in 1990