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By the Patriot Watch Desk

Published September 20, 2026 at 1:49 PM ET · Updated September 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET

Exit polls show heavy losses for Merz's party in two German state elections

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Newsmax. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Exit polls show Chancellor Merz's party suffering heavy losses in two German state elections. Merz called the result a disaster for his party but said he will stay on.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 d ago, when Newsmax reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 10 d ago from BBC News.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Newsmax 10 d ago

Exit Polls Show Merz's Party Suffering Heavy Losses in 2 German State Elections - Newsmax ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

BBC News 10 d ago

German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 20, 1:49 PM ET
10 d ago

Newsmax

Exit Polls Show Merz's Party Suffering Heavy Losses in 2 German State Elections - Newsmax ↗

Sep 20, 4:21 PM ET
10 d ago

BBC News

German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on ↗

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