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Seven AfD candidates die before local elections

Six Alternative for Deutschland candidates died within two weeks before the North Rhine-Westphalia elections, causing ballot disruptions; officials confirm natural causes and no foul play.

  • Six candidates from the Alternative for Germany died ahead of the local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia , with authorities ruling out foul play.
  • Investigations indicated natural causes, and police confirmed there was no external involvement.
  • The deaths necessitated adjustments to the ballots, but election organizers asserted that the election will proceed on schedule.
  • AfD politicians have responded cautiously, while other parties reported fewer candidate deaths, making this situation unusual and a topic of discussion online.
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After the death of several AfD candidates in the run-up to the local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Land Returning Officer, Wißmann, does not expect a special increase.

·Germany
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A place on the ballot for the municipal elections in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia appears to be bad for your health. In the run-up to the elections on September 14, several local politicians have died in recent months.

·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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focus.de broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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