Murrhardt
# Murrhardt

Murrhardt is a town in the Rems-Murr district, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located 12 km east of Backnang, and 18 km southwest of Schwäbisch Hall. The source of the Murr is situated in Murrhardt.

## Local council (Gemeinderat)

Elections were held in May 2014:

* Christian Democratic Union of Germany / Free Electoral Union: 32.64% = 6 seats
* Social Democratic Party of Germany: 23.77% = 4 seats
* UL Independent list: 23.43% = 4 seats
* MD/AL-Murrhardt Democrats / Alternative List: 20,17 % = 4 seats

## Mayor

Armin Mößner (CDU) was elected in July 2011 with 66,42 % of the vote. His predecessor was Dr. Gerhard Strobel.

## Sons and daughters of the town

* Heinrich von Zügel (1850-1941), painter
