Citizens in Potsdam initiate a petition for municipal elections, garnering support from over 143,000 residents.
The city of Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg, is preparing for a potential second round of voting in its mayoral election. The first round is scheduled for September 21, 2021.
If no candidate achieves an absolute majority (more than 50% of the votes) in the September 21 election, a runoff election will be held on October 12. This second chance for voters to select a new city leader is a contingency plan to ensure a clear winner is chosen.
Seven candidates are running for office in the election, six of whom are men, and one woman. Voting notifications are expected to be sent out by the end of August.
The need for a second round arises due to the massive criticism faced by the former SPD mayor, Mike Schubert, leading to his vote out.
The exact number of votes each candidate receives in the first round will determine who will face off in the October 12 runoff election. The outcome of the September election will also decide whether the October 12 election is necessary.
Approximately 143,000 people are called upon to vote in the election. The voting process is a direct election by the citizens of Potsdam, similar to other mayoral elections in German cities.
For more detailed information on the specific voting procedures and the number of votes each candidate received in the September election, you would need to consult official Potsdam city election records or reputable local news archives from that period. Stay tuned for updates on the Potsdam mayoral election.
In the event that no candidate achieves more than 50% of the votes in the upcoming mayoral election in Potsdam on September 21, there will be a runoff election on October 12, as this is a contingency plan to ensure a clear winner. The seven candidates running in the election, including one woman, will have their exact number of votes tallied in the first round, and those who advance will face off in the runoff.
