A significant shift in local governance has emerged in the wake of Tuesday’s elections, with several mayoral positions now filled across the nation. In a total of 56 municipalities, provisional mayors have been confirmed, marking a new chapter in local leadership.
The Conservatives have successfully secured 10 mayoral seats, while their counterparts from the Left lead with an impressive 23. The Social Democrats follow closely with 19, and smaller parties, including De Radikale and Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF), have each claimed one and two seats, respectively. The Schleswig Party also has one member in the mayoral ranks.
Despite these initial results, it’s important to note that negotiations are ongoing in various municipalities. These discussions could extend until the constituent meeting scheduled for December 1-15. The newly formed municipal boards and city councils will formally take office on January 1, 2026.
Here’s a rundown of the mayors currently poised to lead their municipalities:
- Absence: Søren Steen Andersen (V) – re-elected.
- Billund: Stephanie Storbank (V) – re-elected.
- Bornholm: Frederik Tolstrup (V) – newly elected.
- Brøndby: Maja Højgaard (S) – joining in 2024.
- Brønderslev: Michael Klitgaard (V) – re-elected.
- Dragør: Kenneth Gøtterup (K) – re-elected.
- Fanø: Frank Jensen (R) – re-elected.
- Favrskov: Lars Storgaard (K) – re-elected.
- Fredensborg: Thomas Lykke Pedersen (S) – re-elected.
- Fredericia: Peder Tind (V) – newly elected.
- Faaborg-Midtfyn: Anstina Krogh (S) – newly elected.
- Gentofte: Michael Fenger (K) – re-elected.
- Gladsaxe: Serdal Benli (SF) – newly elected.
- Glostrup: Kasper Damsgaard (S) – re-elected.
- Guldborgsund: Simon Hansen (S) – re-elected.
- Halsnæs: Steffen Jensen (S) – re-elected.
- Hedensted: Ole Vind (V) – re-elected.
- Elsinore: Thomas Horn (S) – newly elected.
- Herlev: Marco Damgaard (S) – re-elected.
- Herning: Dorte West (V) – re-elected.
- Holbæk: Christina Krzyrosiak Hansen (S) – re-elected.
- Holstebro: Kenneth Tønning (V) – newly elected.
- Horsens: Peter Sørensen (S) – re-elected.
- Høje-Taastrup: Michael Ziegler (K) – re-elected.
- Ikast-Brande: Ib Lauritsen (V) – re-elected.
- Jammerbugt: Christian Hem (V) – newly elected.
- Kalundborg: Martin Damm (V) – re-elected.
- Kerteminde: Michael Nielsen (K) – newly elected.
- Kolding: Jakob Ville (V) – newly elected.
- Køge: Ken Kristensen (V) – newly elected.
- Camps: Mikael Ralf Larsen (SF) – newly elected.
- Lyngby-Taarbæk: Sofia Osmani (K) – re-elected.
- Læsø: Niels Odgaard (K) – newly elected.
- Mariagerfjord: Jesper Skov Mikkelsen (V) – newly elected.
- Middelfart: Johannes Lundsfryd (S) – re-elected.
- Morsø: Jens Dahlgaard (S) – newly elected.
- North Funen: Mette Landtved-Holm (V) – joining in 2023.
- Nyborg: Kenneth Muhs (V) – re-elected.
- Rebild: Jesper Greth (V) – re-elected.
- Rudersdal: Ann Sofie Orth (K) – re-elected.
- Samsø: Per Urban (K) – newly elected.
- Silkeborg: Helle Gade (S) – re-elected.
- Skanderborg: Frands Fischer (S) – re-elected.
- Disc: Alfred Brunsgaard (V) – newly elected.
- Struer: Marianne Bredal (V) – joining in 2023.
- Svendborg: Bo Hansen (S) – re-elected.
- Syddjurs: Michael Stegger Jensen (S) – re-elected.
- Sønderborg: Erik Lauritzen (S) – re-elected.
- This seat: Niels Jørgen Pedersen (V) – re-elected.
- Tønder: Jørgen Popp Petersen (Slesvig Party) – re-elected.
- Tårnby: Allan Andersen (S) – re-elected.
- Varde: Sarah Andersen (V) – newly elected.
- Vallensbæk: Henrik Rasmussen (K) – re-elected.
- The road: Christian Lund (V) – newly elected.
- Vordingborg: Michael Seiding Larsen (V) – newly elected.
- Ærø: Peter Hansted (S) – newly elected.
Sources: Ritzau, local media.
