Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd

269 Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd
Electoral district
for the Bundestag
Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd in 2025
StateBaden-Württemberg
Population246,200 (2019)
Electorate177,062 (2021)
Major settlementsSchwäbisch Gmünd
Backnang
Murrhardt
Area838.7 km2
Current electoral district
Created1965
PartyCDU
MemberIngeborg Gräßle
Elected2021, 2025

Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd is an electoral constituency (German: Wahlkreis) represented in the Bundestag if it elects one member via first-past-the-post voting, which is not automatic anymore since 2023. Under the current constituency numbering system, it is designated as constituency 269. It is located in northeastern Baden-Württemberg, comprising the western part of the Ostalbkreis district and the northern part of the Rems-Murr-Kreis district.

Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd was created for the 1965 federal election. Since 2021, it has been represented by Ingeborg Gräßle of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). In addition, 5th place Ricarda Lang was elected via her high rank on the state-wide party list of Alliance 90/The Greens, and in 2025, also Ruben Rupp (AfD).