An election to renew the regional parliament was held in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Exit polls indicate a significant victory for the Alternative for Germany (AfD), securing 44.5% of the vote. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) experienced a substantial setback, receiving only 18.5% of the votes. Following the results, Siegmund stated uncertainty about assuming the presidency but declared the outcome a historic achievement. AfD leader Weidel interpreted the results as a clear mandate for the party to govern. These results signal a notable political shift within Saxony-Anhalt and potentially across Germany. The outcome is being closely watched for its implications on national politics.