Maps show how every district in Germany voted. The conservative Christian Democrats have won the most seats while the far-right AfD placed second.

In spite of the Tesla CEO's best efforts, the AfD performed no better than had been expected when snap elections were called.

The AfD has won new support in western states from voters frustrated by Germany's weak economy, seeking curbs on migration, and fed up with political stasis. It has also attracted younger people, for whom voting far-right does not hold the same stigma as it did for older generations.