Election notifications for the federal election: Apply for postal voting now!

Election notifications for the federal election: Apply for postal voting now!

The preparations for the new election of the 21st Bundestag on February 23, 2025 have started! From today, January 13, 2025, the first election notifications will be sent to the citizens entitled to vote. In addition to sending the notifications, voters can now also apply for the online letter selection, which is a quick and effective way to take part in the election, as the Berliner Stadtmagazin . Due to the shortened time frame for postal voting, the timely delivery of the election documents becomes a challenge for the district voting offices. The pressure of the ballot papers begins after the meeting of the Federal Election Committee on January 30, 2025 to provide the necessary materials as soon as possible.

important deadlines and regulations

All applications for postal voting will be prepared before the first delivery of the ballot papers, which is expected towards the 76 - Reinickendorf electoral district at the end of the first week of February. This preparation takes place so that the voters receive their ballot papers on time, as explained by the Postal voting portal . For those who want to vote from abroad, it is important to know that the postal voting documents have to be sent in time. All documents must have been received by the municipality on election Sunday until 6 p.m. in order to be taken into account. Therefore, it is advised to send the documents at least three days in advance.

In addition, citizens who need support to fill out the postal voting documents can consult an auxiliary person. It is crucial to clarify this information in advance to ensure a smooth election process. To ensure that the votes really count, it is advisable to submit the completed election documents in good time and to request a new envelope if necessary, the originals should be damaged.

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