Oncoming Local Elections: Debut of Online Voting Platform Slated for August 4th
The Solingen local election, scheduled for 14th September 2025, is fast approaching, and the details for postal voting have been announced.
From Monday, 4th August, eligible voters can request postal voting documents online through the official Solingen city website. The postal voting office in Ohligs, one of Solingen's local districts, will open one week later, on Monday, 11th August. The specific hours for the postal voting office during the local election have not been specified yet.
For those who prefer to apply in person, the postal voting office in the Ohligs citizen's office will be open from 11th August until the end of the local election. The citizen's office on Grünstraße will be used exclusively for postal voting during this period.
Once the postal voting kit is received, voters can mark their ballots privately and return them by mail or drop them off at the election office. Postal votes must be received by the election authority by the end of the election day to be counted.
The local election will decide the new mayor, city council, and representatives in the five district councils. In case no candidate receives an absolute majority of more than 50% in the first round, a runoff election will be necessary. The two candidates with the most votes in the first round will proceed to the runoff election, which is scheduled for 28th September.
Approximately 124,000 eligible voters will be called upon to cast their votes. The Integration Council (ZuWi) will also be elected on the same day, with approximately 44,000 people entitled to vote.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the postal voting process and the postal voting office opening hours in Ohligs, it is recommended to consult the official Solingen city website or contact the Solingen election office directly. Local German municipalities typically publish this information about 4-6 weeks before the election.
The postal voting process for the upcoming Solingen local election is now available online, falling under the category of 'general news' and 'policy-and-legislation'. Eligible voters can request postal voting documents through the official Solingen city website from 4th August.
Political proceedings surrounding the election, including the postal voting office's operating hours in Ohligs, can be found on the Solingen city website or by contacting the Soligen election office directly, providing 'politics'-related insights.
