In the recent Vorarlberg state election, the ÖVP, led by Markus Wallner, maintained its lead with 38.4% of the votes, despite losing nearly five percentage points.

The FPÖ, however, made significant gains, doubling its vote share to 28.2%, marking it as the strongest regional branch of the party.

The Greens, previously in coalition with the ÖVP, fell to third place with 12.6%, losing a third of their voters.

The SPÖ and Neos battled closely for fourth place, with the SPÖ slightly ahead at 9.1%.

The election results suggest potential for a new coalition, with a likely shift towards a black-blue government, as the FPÖ expressed readiness to partner with the ÖVP.

This election reflects broader political trends seen in recent national elections, with traditional parties losing ground to emerging forces.