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Neo-Nazi Party Candidate Advances to Mayoral Runoff in Eastern German Town
A candidate from a neo-Nazi party reached the runoff for mayor in a small eastern German town. The vote on Sunday would mark the first time since 1945 that a candidate from such a party advanced this far in a mayoral race.
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A candidate affiliated with a neo-Nazi party advanced to the runoff election for mayor of a small town in eastern Germany. The runoff is scheduled for Sunday.
voters have generally avoided candidates from neo-Nazi parties in local elections since 1945. The current contest breaks from that pattern in one eastern municipality. Election authorities confirmed the candidate secured enough votes in the first round to force a second round. Turnout figures and the margin were not immediately released.
Next Steps The runoff will be held on Sunday.
Results are expected the same evening.
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