The 2003 Bremen state election was held on 25 May 2003 to elect the members of the Bürgerschaft of Bremen, as well as the city councils of Bremen and Bremerhaven. The incumbent grand coalition of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by Mayor Henning Scherf retained its majority and continued in office.

Quick Facts All 83 seats in the Bürgerschaft of Bremen 42 seats needed for a majority, Turnout ...

2003 Bremen state election

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All 83 seats in the Bürgerschaft of Bremen 42 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	291,766 (61.3%) 1.2%
First party Second party Third party   Leader Henning Scherf Party SPD CDU Greens Last election 47 seats, 42.6% 42 seats, 37.1% 10 seats, 8.9% Seats won 40 29 12 Seat change 7 13 2 Popular vote 123,480 86,819 37,350 Percentage 42.3% 29.8% 12.8% Swing 0.3% 7.3% 3.9%   Fourth party Fifth party   Party FDP DVU Last election 0 seats, 2.5% 1 seat, 3.0% Seats won 1 1 Seat change 1 0 Popular vote 12,294 6,642 Percentage 4.2% 2.3% Swing 1.7% 0.7%
Mayor before election Henning Scherf SPD Elected Mayor Henning Scherf SPD

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The table below lists parties represented in the previous Bürgerschaft of Bremen.

• The Federal Returning Officer