The September 20, 2026, Berlin state election produced a clear ordering in which Die Linke took first with 25.7 percent, the CDU second at 18.8 percent, and the AfD third at 16.3 percent. Grüne finished fourth at 14.3 percent, ahead of the SPD at 12.1 percent and with BSW and FDP below the five-percent threshold. Pre-election polling had shown Grüne holding a narrow but stable advantage over the SPD in the middle of the field, while the CDU-SPD governing coalition suffered sharp losses that further fragmented the vote. With all districts now reported and turnout at 74.2 percent, the seat distribution aligns with these shares. Late adjustments to overhang mandates or formal certification remain the only narrow avenues that could alter the ranking.