Can you believe this district has a history of shifting boundaries? Today, we’re standing in Dahme-Spreewald – Teltow-Fläming III. This is a Bundestag electoral constituency in Brandenburg. It’s more than just a place on a map. It’s a dynamic region.
Dahme-Spreewald – Teltow-Fläming III elects one member to the Bundestag. This happens through first-past-the-post voting. It means the candidate with the most votes wins. The constituency is designated as number 62.
Originally named Dahme-Spreewald – Teltow-Fläming III – Oberspreewald-Lausitz I, it was created in 2002. This area included parts of former constituencies. These were Luckenwalde – Zossen – Jüterbog – Königs Wusterhausen, and others.
Initially, the entire Amt Zossen belonged to the constituency. But after Zossen’s dissolution in 2003, Groẞ Schulzendorf was transferred out. In 2009, Blankenfelde-Mahlow and Rangsdorf were added. Großbeeren joined in 2017. Lübbenau was lost ahead of the 2025 election.
The constituency numbering has also changed over time. It was number 62 in 2002 and 2005. In 2009, it became number 63. Since 2013, it has been number 62 again.
Peter Danckert of the SPD first represented Dahme-Spreewald – Teltow-Fläming III. He held the seat from 2002 to 2013. Jana Schimke of the CDU won in 2017. Sylvia Lehmann regained it for the SPD in 2021.
In the 2021 election, Sylvia Lehmann of the SPD won with 26.5% of the vote. Jana Schimke of the CDU received 19.9%. Steffen Kotré of the AfD got 17.6%. Carsten Preuẞ of the Left party secured 9.1%. Lars Hartfelder of the FDP obtained 7.9%. Gerhard Kalinka of the Greens got 7.1%.
Turnout in 2021 was 76.9%. This shows a strong interest in the political process here. The SPD gained the seat from the CDU.
Dahme-Spreewald – Teltow-Fläming III continues to evolve. Boundary adjustments reflect changing demographics. Each election shapes its political identity. As we move on, consider how these shifts influence the region’s future.