Prepared for the Local Elections: Dortmund
The municipal elections in Dortmund are set to take place in mid-September 2025, as part of the North Rhine-Westphalia local elections. Voters will be casting their ballots for the city council (Stadtrat) and the mayor, common types of elections in German municipal elections. Additionally, simultaneous elections for local districts or boards may also occur [5].
In Dortmund, a total of 442,000 registered voters will be eligible to vote in the upcoming election. For the election of the integration council, there are 170,000 voters eligible to participate [6].
This election marks a significant milestone, as there will be 56 different ballot papers, the most ever in Dortmund. Approximately 2.5 million ballot papers will be required for the election, and if a runoff election is necessary, the number will increase [2]. The German Post is initiating the delivery of around 590,000 voting notifications in Dortmund today (11th August) [3].
Voting envelopes must be received by the electoral office by Sunday at the latest, as the counting process begins then. Voting is possible at one of the 386 polling stations or by post [7]. Sending voting envelopes within Germany is free of charge - no franking is required.
If you encounter any errors or problems during the voting process, you can contact the polling station at Südwall 25-27, which also serves as a communal polling station [8]. All important information about the elections can be found online at dortmund.de/wahlen.
As the elections approach, vote-by-mail is becoming increasingly popular but consumes more resources. It's essential to note that an election is not environmentally friendly, as it requires a significant amount of resources, including paper for ballot papers [9].
For those interested in the specific number of votes per voter, official Dortmund or North Rhine-Westphalia state election authority websites should be consulted closer to the election date. The elections in Dortmund are currently the subject of political debate, with issues such as election campaign regulations, such as the controversial use of Dortmund's city coat of arms on posters by the AfD, prompting city legal action [1][5].
Opening hours for the polling station are Monday to Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm, Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm, and Friday from 8 am to 12 pm [4]. For any further queries, you can contact the polling station via phone at 0231 50-10931, fax at 0231 50-10093, or email at [email protected].
- General news reported that the upcoming municipal elections in Dortmund, scheduled for mid-September 2025, are significant due to the staggering number of 56 different ballot papers, the most ever in Dortmund.
- In the same political arena, the election of the integration council in Dortmund draws the attention of voters, as there are 170,000 eligible voters participating in this race.