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Committee confirms formal outcome of the election

City administration's electoral committee endorses the final outcome of the mayoral race, city council election, integration council election, and the association assembly of the Ruhr regional association list proposals vote during their afternoon meeting. The committee validated the tally of...

Polling authority validates final tally from election
Polling authority validates final tally from election

Committee confirms formal outcome of the election

Municipal Elections in Marl: Terhorst and Arndt to Face Off in Run-off

The municipal elections in Marl, Germany, took place on a day marked by high voter turnout and intense competition. A total of 65,406 citizens were eligible to vote, and approximately 54% exercised their right to do so.

In the mayoral election, Thomas Terhorst (CDU/FDP) received the most votes, accounting for 43.28% of the 34,928 valid votes cast. The incumbent mayor, Werner Arndt of the SPD, followed closely with 31.30% of the votes. As neither candidate achieved an absolute majority, a run-off election between Terhorst and Arndt will take place on September 28.

The run-off election for the district administrator position will also be held on the same day, with Bodo Klimpel (CDU/FDP) and Dr. Karsten Schneider (SPD) as candidates.

Michael Lauche, the election officer and deputy mayor, expressed his gratitude to the 500 election helpers for their dedication in organising the elections. He also noted that around 15,000 voters cast their ballots by mail.

The official results of the municipal elections were confirmed in an afternoon meeting on Wednesday. Basic information about the run-off elections can be found at https://www.ourwebsite/kommunalwahl2025, including the link to the online application form for absentee voting.

Voters are encouraged to stay informed and engaged in the upcoming run-off elections, as the outcomes will shape the future of Marl. The run-off elections for the mayoral and district administrator positions will take place on September 28.

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