On 10 March 2024, local councillors will be elected in Salzburg. Public interest in political elections is on the rise again, and election campaigns and election posters in particular continue to play a central role in political communication. These visual messages are more than mere advertising banners, they reflect social moods, priorities and the dynamics of the political landscape. For Salzburg24, we analysed the election posters and delved deep into the world of election posters for the Salzburg state elections to take a look behind the scenes of visual political advertising.