Voting for municipal elections in Menden begins on Monday, as polling stations open for public participation.
Menden's 2025 Municipal and Integration Council Elections: Mail-In Voting Information
Residents of Menden, Germany, who wish to vote by mail in the upcoming municipal election and election of the Integration Council, may find it challenging to find specific information about the requirements and procedures. However, we've gathered some general knowledge about mail-in voting in German municipal elections to help guide you.
To cast your vote by mail, eligible voters must apply for a mail-in ballot before the election day. This can be done online, by phone, by mail, or in person at the local election office in Menden. It's essential to note that phone applications are not possible.
The application deadline is usually a few days before the election date, allowing time for sending the ballot and receiving the completed vote back before the polls close. Applications can be made online, and the mail-in voting office in the town hall (council chamber, Neumarkt 5) will open on August 11. Applications can also be submitted via email to [email protected].
Upon application, voters receive a mail-in voting package containing the ballot paper, instructions, and return envelope. Voters mark their choices on the ballot paper in secret and return it by mail or drop it off at designated voting locations before the deadline.
For both the municipal election and the Integration Council election, the mail-in voting procedure generally follows the same regulations. If a voter has a proven sudden illness, a voting slip can be applied for until the day of the election (September 14, 2025). Authorization for mail-in voting documents can be given informally or using the back of the voting notification.
Authorized persons can receive mail-in voting documents for another person, but they may not represent more than four voters. In-person voting is possible at the mail-in voting office in the town hall. If a voter can credibly assure that the requested voting slip has not been received or has been lost, a new one can be issued until the day before the election (September 13, 2025 by 12 pm).
For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the exact requirements, deadlines, and application procedures for mail-in voting in Menden's 2025 municipal and Integration Council elections, it is advisable to consult the official Menden city website or contact the Menden election office directly. Voting notifications for the mentioned elections will be delivered by August 23, 2025. The municipal election and the election of the Integration Council in Menden will take place on September 14, 2025.
Interested residents of Menden can find mail-in voting information for the upcoming 2025 Municipal and Integration Council Elections in general news and politics articles. To vote by mail, eligible voters must apply before the election date, and they can do so online, by mail, or in person at the local election office. Applications can be made via email to .
