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Seven AfD candidates die before local elections

Seven Alternative for Germany candidates died within two weeks before local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, causing ballot reprints and election disruptions; authorities found no foul play.

  • Six candidates from the Alternative for Germany died ahead of the local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia , with authorities ruling out foul play.
  • Investigations indicated natural causes, and police confirmed there was no external involvement.
  • The deaths necessitated adjustments to the ballots, but election organizers asserted that the election will proceed on schedule.
  • AfD politicians have responded cautiously, while other parties reported fewer candidate deaths, making this situation unusual and a topic of discussion online.
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focus.de broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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