Meißen is an electoral constituency (German: Wahlkreis) represented in the Bundestag. It elects one member via first-past-the-post voting. Under the current constituency numbering system, it is designated as constituency 154. It is located in central Saxony, comprising the Meißen district.
Meißen was created for the 2009 federal election. From 2021 to 2025, it was represented by Barbara Lenk of the Alternative for Germany (AfD). Since 2025 it has been represented by Christian Reck of the AfD.
Geography Meißen is located in central Saxony. As of the 2021 federal election, it is coterminous with the Meißen district.
History Meißen was created in 2009 and contained parts of the abolished constituencies of Delitzsch – Torgau-Oschatz – Riesa, Kamenz – Hoyerswerda – Großenhain, Dresden II – Meißen I, and Döbeln – Mittweida – Meißen II. In the 2009 election, it was constituency 156 in the numbering system. In the 2013 through 2021 elections, it was number 155. From the 2025 election, it has been number 154. Its borders have not changed since its creation.
Members The constituency was represented by Thomas de Maizière of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 2009 to 2021. It was won by Barbara Lenk of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in 2021.
Election Member Party % 2009 Thomas de Maizière CDU 45.2 2013 53.6 2017 36.7 2021 Barbara Lenk AfD 31.0 2025 Christian Reck AfD 45.3
Election results
2025 election
2021 election
2017 election
2013 election
2009 election
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