Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right anti-immigrant party, is poised to make history in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The election on Sunday presents the possibility of the AfD becoming the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II. Current polling data indicates a strong lead for the AfD, however, the party may face challenges in establishing a governing coalition without an outright majority. Forming a government could prove difficult, given the AfD’s political isolation. The outcome of the Saxony-Anhalt election is being closely watched as a bellwether of the rising far-right sentiment within Germany. This vote reflects growing discontent among voters in the eastern German state.