Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd
| 269 Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd | |
|---|---|
| Electoral district for the Bundestag | |
Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd in 2025 | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Population | 246,200 (2019) |
| Electorate | 177,062 (2021) |
| Major settlements | Schwäbisch Gmünd Backnang Murrhardt |
| Area | 838.7 km2 |
| Current electoral district | |
| Created | 1965 |
| Party | CDU |
| Member | Ingeborg Gräßle |
| Elected | 2021, 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).