Seats in state legislature: Greens 56 (down 2); Christian Democrats 56 (up 14); Alternative 35 (up 18); Social Democrats 10 (down 9); Free Democrats 0 (down 18) RECAP: Right of Center 91 (up 14); Left of Center 66 (minus 11)
An exit poll puts the Greens ahead of the Christian Democrats by 1 point; but, the Christian Democrats and the third place Alternative for Germany (AfD) will constitute a clear majority in the state legislature.
SWR ^ | 3/8/26 | Michael Ströbel, Simon Ukena, Mirela Delić, Samantha Ngako
Greens are projected to hold on to power, edging the Christian Democrats. Also, the Christian Democrats plus the Alternative for Germany (AfD) fall short of a majority; and, the Free Democrats fall short of the 5 percent threshold.