2005 Burgenland state election

The 2005 Burgenland state election was held on 9 October 2005 to elect the members of the 19th Landtag of Burgenland. The governing Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) won in a landslide, securing an absolute majority for the first time since 1982. This came to the detriment of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), which conversely suffered its worst result since 1982. The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) stayed level on 13 seats. The SPÖ could have governed alone thanks to its majority, but chose to renew its coalition with the ÖVP. Niessl was sworn in as Governor for a second term.

2005 Burgenland state election

The 2005 Burgenland state election was held on 9 October 2005 to elect the members of the 19th Landtag of Burgenland. The governing Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) won in a landslide, securing an absolute majority for the first time since 1982. This came to the detriment of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), which conversely suffered its worst result since 1982. The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) stayed level on 13 seats. The SPÖ could have governed alone thanks to its majority, but chose to renew its coalition with the ÖVP. Niessl was sworn in as Governor for a second term.