Voting locations have been established in the town hall and various churches within the town.
Upcoming Local Elections in Bottrop, Germany: Key Information
The city of Bottrop is preparing for its local elections, scheduled for September 14. Here's what you need to know about the election process, eligible voters, and postal voting.
Eligible Voters
All citizens aged 18 and above, who are registered residents in Bottrop, are eligible to vote in the local elections.
Candidates
Candidates for the local elections are typically members of political parties or independent candidates who meet the eligibility criteria set by local laws. In Bottrop, there are around 300 candidates for the 58 seats on the council, from nine parties, including one independent candidate.
Postal Voting (Briefwahl)
Any registered voter in Bottrop can apply for postal voting. To do so, voters need to apply for a postal ballot with their local election office. Once the application is processed, they receive a ballot package including a ballot paper, a voting envelope, and a return envelope. The voter fills out the ballot paper, places it in the voting envelope, seals it, and sends it back in the return envelope. The return envelope must be postmarked before the election day to be counted.
Postal voting applications can be made online, via QR code on the voting notification, by email, post, or in person at the postal voting stations. Postal voting stations in the town hall and district administration office in Kirchhellen are open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, and on Saturday, 9 am to 12 pm, until September 12, 3 pm.
Election Process
Local elections in Bottrop will be held on a Sunday, and voters can cast their ballots either in person at designated polling stations or by postal vote. The counting of votes will start on election night and may take until midnight.
If no mayoral candidate receives more than half of the votes on September 14, a runoff election will be held on September 28, and postal voting documents for the runoff election will be sent to those who have already requested them, unless they have explicitly objected.
Accessibility
On election day, 69 polling stations will be open across the city from 8 am to 6 pm, with 800 election helpers on duty. However, not all polling stations are barrier-free. A list of accessible polling stations can be found online.
Vote Counting and Results
The results for the mayoral election, council, district representatives, Ruhr parliament, and integration committee will be announced in order: white, blue, green, lavender, and yellow ballots. The counting results can be tracked in real-time on the internet.
Important Dates
Ballots sent by post should be sent as soon as possible, preferably by Thursday before the election, to ensure they are counted. The mailbox at the town hall will be emptied for the last time on Sunday at 4 pm.
For specific details about the upcoming election in Bottrop, such as the exact date, candidates, or any special voting procedures, you would need to consult local government resources or media outlets specific to Bottrop.
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