As Hamburg prepares for its Bürgerschaftswahl, political leaders rally for support.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz urged voters to push his party to second place, emphasizing the need for a government aligned with federal tax reforms.

Dennis Thering, CDU's local leader, aims to oust the Greens from power, favoring a coalition with the SPD.

Meanwhile, SPD's Peter Tschentscher, Hamburg's current mayor, remains a strong contender, benefiting from his incumbency.

Green candidate Katharina Fegebank seeks to make history as Hamburg's first female mayor, though polls suggest a tough race.

With 1.3 million voters, the election will shape Hamburg's political future.