Anders Winnerskjold | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Aarhus Municipality | |
| Assumed office 6 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Bundsgaard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1992 Aarhus, Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Spouse | Ane Edslev |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Aarhus University (MA, Political Science) |
Anders Winnerskjold (born 1992) is a Danish politician and member of the Social Democrats who has served as Mayor of Aarhus Municipality since 6 November 2024. At age 32, he is the youngest mayor in Aarhus's recent history.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Winnerskjold was born in 1992 in Aarhus. He was raised in the Åbyhøj neighbourhood. He earned a Master’s degree in Political Science from Aarhus University in 2020.[2]
He joined the Social Democratic Youth of Denmark at the age of 13.[3] From 2015–2017, he was chairman for the youth party in Aarhus.[2]
Political career
[edit]In 2018, Winnerskjold was elected to Aarhus City Council.[3] He began serving as Alderman for the Department of Social Affairs and Employment on 1 January 2022.[2]
Following the resignation of Mayor Jacob Bundsgaard, Winnerskjold was nominated on 24 October 2024 and formally elected mayor by the city council on 6 November 2024.[4][5]
Mayoral priorities
[edit]Winnerskjold has identified student welfare and community initiatives as focal points. He vowed to preserve the beloved "starry sky" Christmas illumination and has championed support for students navigating challenges.[citation needed]
Academic engagement
[edit]He returned to Aarhus University as a part-time lecturer in early 2025, co-teaching a course on the interplay between politicians and bureaucrats.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Winnerskjold is married to Ane Edslev. They have one daughter.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Anders Winnerskjold". AarhusWiki. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "Anders Winnerskjold". Politiken (in Danish). 24 October 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2025 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b Ulveman, Rose Marie (25 October 2024). "I toppen af Socialdemokratiet har man luret på den unge politiker. Nu skal han være borgmester i Aarhus". Politiken (in Danish). Retrieved 15 July 2025 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Winnerskjold erstatter Bundsgaard som Aarhus-borgmester". Jyllands-Posten (in Danish). 25 October 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2025 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b Mikkelsen, Ebsen Larsen; Dalhoff, Maria (24 October 2024). "Ung stemmesluger bliver ny borgmester". Jyllands-Posten (in Danish). Retrieved 15 July 2025 – via PressReader.