Donau-Ries: District Administrator Stefan Rößle will not run again in the 2026 elections

Current term ends in 2026

Donau-Ries District Administrator Stefan Rößle (CSU) will not run for re-election in 2026. This was announced by the 62-year-old at the district council meeting on Tuesday.

Background of the decision

Rößle has been District Administrator of Donau-Ries since 2014. His current term of office ends in 2026. He gave personal reasons for his decision not to run again.

Rößle emphasized that he had made this decision after careful consideration. He said he wanted to give the district council and the citizens of Donau-Ries enough time to find a suitable successor.

Political career

Rößle has been politically active for many years. Before becoming District Administrator, he was Mayor of the municipality of Marxheim. He is also a member of the CSU district executive committee.

Rößle's decision not to run again has been met with regret by many in the district. He is considered a popular and respected politician who has made a significant contribution to the development of Donau-Ries.

The search for a successor to Rößle will now begin. It is expected that the CSU will nominate a candidate for the 2026 elections.