Preparing for the Federal Elections in Solingen, scheduled for 23rd February
The city of Solingen, Germany, is gearing up for the federal election on February 23, 2025. Eligible voters in Solingen can participate in the election by voting on election day at one of 81 polling stations or by requesting early voting (postal voting) materials.
To request early voting materials, you can apply for postal voting (Briefwahl). Since 2008 in Germany, no justification is needed to apply for postal voting, so any eligible voter can request it. To apply, you typically need to contact your local election authority (in this case, Solingen city or the responsible municipal election office), submit a postal voting application, provide identification details like your name, address, and voter registration information, and receive the postal voting ballot and instructions by mail.
The mail-in voting office hours are Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Fridays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The city of Solingen recommends direct voting due to the short time until the actual election day. As of mid-January, around 1,800 citizens have already requested their voting materials. Those who have not received a voting notification by the first week of February should contact the election hotline at 0212 / 290 - 3600 immediately.
Election supervisors will work under high pressure to read the ballots, and the first results are expected around 6:45 PM. A total of 26 election supervisors, each consisting of 7 to 9 people, will ensure a smooth running of the election. There are 109,768 eligible voters in Solingen for the election.
All interested Solingen residents are cordially invited to the election forum on election day, where results from the individual voting districts will also be presented. The forum will take place at the Glaserne Werkstatt (Hauptstraße 61-63), starting at 6:00 PM.
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The upcoming federal election in Solingen, Germany, on February 23, 2025, is a significant event in policy-and-legislation and general-news, as the city's eligible voters can either vote in person at polling stations or request early voting (postal voting) materials. To request postal voting, voters can apply through their local election authority, providing necessary identification details and contacting them for the voting materials. The mail-in voting office hours are available from Monday to Saturday, with specific times detailed in the text.
