[2] There is no state-wide proportional representation; regional seats are allocated within the seven administrative districts, which are referred to as "constituencies" (Wahlkreise) in the constitution.

The regional "constituencies" are divided into local "electoral districts" (Stimmkreise),[4] in each of which one MP is directly elected by getting plurality in the first (only) round.

[6] Conversely, the Greens experienced a decline, losing nearly 3 percentage points, which relegated them to the fourth spot.

The FDP, with a decrease of 2 percentage points, failed to secure enough votes to re-enter the state parliament.

Following the election, the coalition between the CSU and the Free Voters was continued, forming the Cabinet Söder III.