Data on the 2025 Municipal Elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
In just over a year, on September 14, 2025, the local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) will take place. These elections are held every five years and offer citizens the opportunity to vote for representatives in their cities, municipalities, or districts.
Eligibility to Vote
To be eligible to vote in the district assembly of an independent city, one must first be eligible to vote for the city council in the relevant city district. Eligible voters in local elections in NRW are German citizens and citizens of the other 26 EU member states who meet certain residency requirements and are not disqualified from voting.
Voting Procedure
Voters will automatically receive a voting notification by post to their registration address. If in doubt, one can inquire at the registration office to find out if they are on the voter registry.
For those who prefer mail-in voting, the application can be submitted online, in writing, or in person at the city or municipality. The voting envelope for mail-in voting should be sent at the latest three working days before the election.
Runoff Elections
If no candidate for mayor or county commissioner receives more than 50 percent of the votes, a runoff election will take place 14 days later, on September 28, 2025. However, it's important to note that the exact date for runoff elections may vary and was not specified in the provided sources.
Participating Parties and Candidates
It's worth mentioning that there is no overview of all participating parties or voter groups in NRW for municipal elections. The parties, voter groups, or candidates approved vary regionally.
The Elections at Hand
On September 14, many cities and municipalities will also hold elections for integration councils. Additionally, the Regionalverband Ruhr election for the Regionalverband Ruhr assembly (Ruhr parliament) will also take place on the same day.
For the election of the Ruhr parliament, those who are eligible to vote are those who are eligible to vote in one of the member bodies of the Ruhr district. In cities or municipalities, voters elect the city/town council, mayor, and district council, while residents of independent cities elect city councils, district assemblies, and the lord mayor.
Stay Informed
To help voters make informed decisions, 'Our website' will offer a candidate check for the municipal election on September 14, 2025, where candidates for top municipal offices will introduce themselves in short video statements.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the 2025 local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia. Remember, your vote matters!
[1] Further details on runoff election dates were not found in the provided sources.
The historical significance of the upcoming local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia on September 14, 2025, extends beyond city and district representation, as this day will also see the election for the Regionalverband Ruhr assembly (Ruhr parliament). This event not only reflects the political landscape but also the general-news discourse in Germany and the European Union. Voters should stay informed about the candidates and parties to make an educated decision, as seen on 'Our website', where candidates for top municipal offices will present themselves in short video statements for the municipal election.
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