In a historic political shift, the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) has lost its absolute majority in St. Pölten after 61 years of uninterrupted dominance. Preliminary results from the municipal election held on Sunday, January 25, 2026, show the SPÖ still remains the strongest political force in the city, but their majority has been broken. Incumbent Mayor Matthias Stadler, while personally popular, could not prevent the decline. The outcome has been described as a political earthquake in Lower Austria, with potential repercussions for future coalition arrangements and party strategy. Analysts point to changing voter demographics and dissatisfaction with national SPÖ performance as contributing factors.
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