# Exit Polls Show Pro-Russian AfD Winning Saxony-Anhalt Regional Election

*Monday, September 7, 2026 at 6:19 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-09-07T06:19:56.853Z (3h ago)
**Category**: geopolitics | **Region**: Europe
**Importance**: 8/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: Exit polls indicate the Alternative for Germany (AfD), described as pro-Russian, has secured a clear victory in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its vote share compared with five years ago.

A regional election in eastern Germany has delivered a projected breakthrough for a party described as pro-Russian, with exit polls pointing to a clear win for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt.

According to Bild, citing exit-poll data, the far-right AfD achieved a confident victory in the state. Public broadcaster ARD’s calculations put the party at 44.5% of the vote, more than twice its result from five years earlier.

Local coverage has characterised the outcome as a troubling signal, noting that AfD—described in the report as pro-Russian—has, for the first time, come out on top in the regional parliament of Saxony-Anhalt.

The figures are based on exit polls and broadcaster projections, not final certified results, but they point to AfD significantly strengthening its position in one of Germany’s eastern states.

The development matters beyond the state level because AfD’s success in Saxony-Anhalt could influence debates within Germany over policy toward Russia and Ukraine, given the party’s described stance.

Next steps to watch include the publication of official results, coalition talks and government formation in Saxony-Anhalt, and any shifts in national political discussion as other parties respond to AfD’s projected gains in the state.