Hannes Loth

Hannes Loth is a German politician who serves as the mayor of the town of Raguhn-Jeßnitz. He made national headlines in July 2023 when he became the first AfD politician in Germany to be elected as a full-time mayor. Prior to his current role, Loth served as a member of the Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt from 2016 to 2023. Before entering politics, he worked as a production manager in the agricultural sector. His tenure as mayor has been marked by local fiscal challenges and efforts to secure regional development funding.