Exit polls: AfD to win in Thuringia, but behind CDU in Saxony

Exit polls: AfD to win in Thuringia, but behind CDU in Saxony Germany’s AfD party is set for a resounding victory in the eastern state of Thuringia, with exit polls giving them 30.5% of the vote, ahead of center-right CDU and the upstart leftist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). In Saxony, the AfD is projected to win 30% of the vote to the CDU’s 31.5% in a much tighter race. The BSW, led by Sahra Wagenknecht, is expected to win 12% of support. The results put the AfD in prime position to participate in a state government for the first time in their history. However, other parties have said they would not enter coalitions with the party. Even if other parties manage to form wide coalitions to keep the AfD out of power, the results of the Sunday vote are sure to leave the mainstream political factions shaken and raise questions about the national election next September. [club152044818|@Slavyangrad] Source: Slavyangrad