There are clear rules for filling out the voting slip.
We explain briefly for you what is important in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Mainz - On March 14th it will be decided whether the traffic light coalition of Prime Minister Malu Dreyer is a model for the future.
Other power structures are also possible in the state, as the RLP surveys suggest.
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explains what you should know about the ballot for the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate.
What does the ballot for the RLP state election in 2021 look like
The voters: inside only receive one voting slip, on which crosses are possible in two columns.
On the left-hand side, the direct candidates in the respective constituency are listed from top to bottom.
In addition, on the right-hand side, you will find the parties that are taking part in the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate.
In addition to all direct candidates and all parties, you will find a box in which you can tick the box.
Many voters will be familiar with this system not only from this election, but also from federal elections.
In the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2021, everything will be the same for voters, both in the voting area and in the postal vote.
How many crosses are allowed on the ballot papers for the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate?
Voters are allowed to put two crosses on the ballot, but not in any place.
Because only one cross is allowed in each of the two columns - one for the candidates: inside and one for the parties.
Anyone who can win the most voters with the first vote moves directly into the state parliament as a member of the parliament.
This decision will be made in the state elections in 2021 in 52 constituencies.
Further mandates are given through party lists.
The exact distribution of power between the parties results from the second vote on the right-hand side of the voting slip.
Right to vote: when does a voting slip become invalid?
It is important for all voters to know that apart from the two crosses, no further entries are allowed on the voting slip.
Therefore, do not write any further comments on the voting slip, do not put any additional crosses and note that only one cross is allowed per column.
Otherwise the ballot is invalid and will be sorted out when the votes are counted.
In the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, the ballot paper is also invalid if the will of the voters is not clearly recognizable.
Just look for a clear cross that does not span several fields.
Then there will be no problems in this regard.
If you are not yet sure which party to vote for, the Wahl-O-Mat RLP 2021 can help.
It gives you a clue as to which parties you have the most in common with.
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