The town council consists of 37 members, all of which are elected for a five-year term.

The CDU has been the leading party in Freigericht, although it has suffered severe losses in the recent elections.

Independent groups, which have been strong prior to the incorporation of Freigericht, get a higher share.

Elections in 2016:
CDU  = 9
SPD  = 7
Greens = 4
UWG = 13
Die Unbestechlichen (incorruptibles)= 4
The town council consists of 37 members, all of which are elected for a five-year term.
The CDU has been the leading party in Freigericht, although it has suffered severe losses in the recent elections.
Independent groups, which have been strong prior to the incorporation of Freigericht, get a higher share.
Elections in 2016:
CDU  = 9
SPD  = 7
Greens = 4
UWG = 13
Die Unbestechlichen (incorruptibles)= 4
Freigericht