Polling stations are now operational, with postal voting commencing
News Article: Instant Voting Locations Open for Oberhausen Municipal Election
Residents of Oberhausen have the opportunity to cast their votes in person at instant voting locations from August 11, 2025, to August 12, 2025, for the upcoming municipal election on September 14, 2025.
The instant voting locations will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days, with specific hours varying for each location. The instant voting location in Alt-Oberhausen is situated at the Oberhausen Town Hall Entrance Arcade, Schwartzstraße 74, 46045 Oberhausen. The instant voting location in Osterfeld is the Osterfeld Town Hall, Room 18, Bottroper Straße 18, 46117 Oberhausen, and the instant voting location in Sterkrade is the Technical Town Hall Building C, Entrance Foyer, Bahnhofstraße 64, 46145 Oberhausen.
For those who cannot make it to the instant voting locations during the specified hours, mail-in voting is also available. Mail-in voting materials can be requested from the Elections Office of the City of Oberhausen. Completed and personally signed mail-in voting applications should be sent back to the Elections Office, which is located at Schwartzstr. 73 (former Zinkweiß Building), 46045 Oberhausen. A drop-box is available at the same address for mail-in voting applications.
The voting envelope can be sent by mail, dropped off in a drop-box, faxed, or emailed to the Elections Office. It is important to note that the voting envelope should be sent in time to arrive at the Elections Office no later than 16.00 hrs on election day.
All voters must receive their voting notification no later than August 24, 2025. Voting notifications for the municipal election on September 14, 2025, will be sent out starting Monday, August 4, 2025.
It is worth mentioning that the instant voting locations in Oberhausen will not be open on September 14, 2025, as voting will take place by mail or at designated polling stations. For more detailed information about the exact addresses or any specific polling places within these areas, please contact the Elections Office.
The municipal election on September 14, 2025, marks an important opportunity for the citizens of Oberhausen to have their voices heard and contribute to the democratic process. Make sure to exercise your right to vote!
- The ongoing municipal election in Oberhausen (September 14, 2025) involves politics and policy-and-legislation, as it presents an opportunity for citizens to shape their city's future.
- In addition to instant voting locations (August 11-12, 2025), general news on the election includes details about mail-in voting and designated polling stations for those who cannot make it to the instant voting locations.
