Election day may see multiple referendums, as per the chief electoral officer's suggestion. - Possible referendums could be held concurrently on election day, as suggested by the election leader.
State Election Commissioner Stephan Brochler has expressed a preference for up to three potential referendums to be held alongside the next state parliament election in Baden-Württemberg, currently scheduled for March 8, 2026. Brochler aims to avoid the long lines and chaos experienced during the 2021 election, where multiple elections and a referendum were held simultaneously. He is preparing for the potential referendums, the topics of which include Bündnis Volksentscheid Baum for more climate adaptation, an initiative for less advertising in the city, and Initiative Volksentscheid Berlin autofrei, which aims to largely ban private car traffic within the S-Bahn ring. However, Brochler acknowledges that the date for the potential referendums is still undecided. He believes that a joint date would pose a significant organizational challenge, including the need for increased polling stations and election helpers. This would also represent a considerable additional effort in terms of information dissemination, as every voter and eligible voter would need to receive information about the topics of the referendums. Brochler sees the advantages of a joint date as outweighing the disadvantages, citing potential cost savings as a significant advantage. He anticipates significant additional costs if the dates are separated due to the need for more polling stations, election helpers, and other resources. The outcome of all three referendums is still uncertain. For a referendum to occur, the state parliament must first deal with the issue, and then at least seven percent of eligible voters must show support within four months. It is important to note that there is no information indicating that any referenda will be held on the same election day as the next Baden-Württemberg state election on March 8, 2026. Brochler's preference is for all elections and referendums to be held on a single day to avoid additional costs. He encourages the state parliament to consider this when planning future elections and referendums.
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