Voting booths are now open for walk-in voting, while the process for postal voting commences
Municipal Election in Oberhausen: Voting Information and Mail-In Voting Details
Preparations for the municipal election in Oberhausen on September 14, 2025, are underway. Here's a roundup of essential information for voters in Alt-Oberhausen, Sterkrade, and Osterfeld.
Voting Notifications
Voters can expect to receive their voting notification by no later than August 24, 2025. This document contains crucial details about the election and the voting process.
Immediate Voting Locations
For those who prefer immediate voting, several locations are available across the city. The Town Hall in Alt-Oberhausen and the Technical Town Hall in Sterkrade will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursdays, and with modified hours on September 12, 2025. Osterfeld Town Hall will have modified hours on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please note that the immediate voting location in Sterkrade will close on Saturday, September 5, 2025, while the location in Osterfeld will have modified hours on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Additionally, all voting locations will be open for extended hours on Friday, August 14, 2025, until 6:00 PM.
Mail-In Voting
Mail-in voting is an option for voters in Oberhausen. To apply for mail-in voting, you can use the printed application on the back of your voting notification or the QR code provided. Completed and personally signed mail-in voting applications should be sent back to the Elections Office.
The mailing address for the Elections Office is Schwartzstr. 73, 46045 Oberhausen (former Zinkweiß building). You can also contact the Elections Office by mail, drop-box, fax (0208 825 33 77), or email ([email protected]).
Mail-in voting envelopes should be sent in time to arrive at the Elections Office no later than 16.00 hrs on election day.
Up-to-Date Information
For the most accurate and up-to-date details, it's recommended to check the official website of the city of Oberhausen, the local election office (Wahlamt) contact details, or local government or municipal bulletin announcements. These resources typically provide detailed information on polling station locations, opening hours, and any options for early or immediate voting.
If you need further guidance on finding this information or what to ask the election office, feel free to ask, and I'll be happy to help!
Voting notifications for the municipal election on September 14, 2025 (and any potential mayoral runoff election) will be sent out from August 4, 2025.
The drop-box address is the same as the mailing address.
Politics and general news: Upcoming mail-in voting policy-and-legislation details for the municipal election in Oberhausen on September 14, 2025, have been announced. Voters can apply for mail-in voting using the provided application on the voting notification or QR code, and should return their completed applications to the Elections Office.
Policy and legislation: The mail-in voting envelope should be sent in time to arrive at the Elections Office no later than 16.00 hrs on election day, and the official website, local election office, and local government or municipal bulletin announcements can provide up-to-date information about the voting process.
