Oberhausen Local Elections 2025: Key Dates and Recent Updates
In the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, the city of Oberhausen is gearing up for a series of significant elections this September. The local elections, Ruhr parliament election, and integration council election are scheduled to take place on September 14, 2025, with potential runoff elections on September 28, 2025.
Voting notifications for eligible voters will start being sent out from Monday, August 4, 2025. For those who wish to vote by mail, it is crucial to apply for the ballot no later than Wednesday, September 16, 2025, at 3 pm, taking into account postal delivery times. It is essential to note that the initial deadline for applying for a mail-in ballot was Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 3 pm.
Immediate voting stations have been set up at town halls in Alt-Oberhausen, Osterfeld, and the Technical Town Hall Sterkrade. These stations began accepting voters on Monday, August 11, 2025, and will continue to be open from Monday to Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm, Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm, Friday from 8 am to 12 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm (Technical Town Hall, except on September 13).
These elections are part of the usual cycle of local elections in Germany, which occur every five years. The last local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia took place in 2020, making the next set of elections in 2025 a significant event.
The Ruhr parliament election refers to elections for the regional governing body of the Ruhr area, while the integration council election is for representatives who focus on integration and migration matters within cities like Oberhausen.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding these elections, it is recommended to consult the official Oberhausen city administration website or the North Rhine-Westphalia state election authority.
More information about the elections in Oberhausen can be found on the official city website. Stay informed, and make sure your voice is heard in the democratic process this September!
The upcoming local and regional elections, including the Ruhr parliament election and the integration council election, will take place on September 14, 2025, in Oberhausen. If you wish to vote by mail, it is essential to apply for the ballot by Wednesday, September 16, 2025, taking into account postal delivery times.
