Where can I go to the 2020 local elections in Bavaria - and at what times? How to find the right polling station on election day.
- In the 2020 municipal election in Bavaria, postal voting is again possible.
- However, the majority of voters only vote on Sunday
- Where and when that works, what applies after a move and how a polling station changes
Munich - More than nine million people are called to vote in the 2020 municipal election in Bavaria ( link to Merkur.de * ). Mayors, district councils and district councilors are elected. If you want to take part in voting on Sunday , you have to go to a polling station . The only way to avoid voting at polling stations is by postal vote . This overview shows how to apply for postal voting and how it works. The polling stations are usually set up in public facilities such as schools or church parishes . The voters can place their cross in voting booths .
2020 local elections in Bavaria: which polling station is the right one?
- Each constituency has its own polling station.
- The address of the polling station responsible for the person entitled to vote is on the front of the election notification. There is also information about the polling station's accessibility .
- The election notification will be sent no later than three weeks before the election, i.e. by February 23, 2020 .
What are the opening times for the polling stations in the local elections?
- On Sunday, March 15, 2020, the polling stations for the local elections in Bavaria will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- After that, you can only vote if you have queued at the polling station before 6 p.m.
- Anyone arriving at the polling station after 6 p.m. may no longer cast their vote.
Local elections 2020 in Bavaria: What are the tasks of the district council?
Local elections in Bavaria: where do you vote after moving?
Anyone who moves just before an election faces the question of where they can vote now. In some cases, the answer may be: nowhere, because you have temporarily no right to vote .
The key date for the 2020 local elections is February 9, 2020 . Anyone who moves to another district after this day loses the right to vote in the municipal and district elections and is deleted from the electoral roll .
What can you do? Participate by postal vote before moving.
If you stay in the district after February 9, 2020 and only move to another municipality , you will lose your right to vote for the municipal council election, but not for the district council election. You stay in the electoral roll of the municipality from which you moved, so you would have to go to a polling station there too.
What can you do? Apply for inclusion in the electoral roll of the new municipality by February 23, 2020 (due date). However, this is only possible for the district elections. If you want to participate in the municipal council election of your new place of residence, you have to resort to postal voting ( link to Merkur.de * ).
Accessibility: Can I change polling stations?
Yes, the polling station can be changed in principle - for example, if it is not barrier-free . You can ask your community which polling stations are accessible. Incidentally, people with physical disabilities can get help from a person they trust, such as a family member, for postal voting and polling stations. The confidant can join the voting booth in the voting booth. She has to keep secret what she learned from her vote.
If you want to vote in another constituency, you have to apply for a voting form from your local authority (in person or by post via the back of the election notification). If the municipality offers it, you can also apply for the voting form via an online form.
With this ballot you can vote in any polling station in your community. It is important to take your ID card or passport with you.
What documents do I need to have with me at the polling station?
The election notification makes it easier for election workers because it enables them to quickly check voting rights in the electoral roll. However, it does not necessarily have to be taken with you and handed in - then a valid official ID with photo ( e.g. identity card or passport) should be taken to identify yourself.
Results of the 2020 local elections will be available on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from merkur.de. In advance you will find detailed reports on candidates, lists and all current developments.
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