Political affairs - Increasing prevalence of postal voting in local and European elections.
In certain areas of Saxony-Anhalt, a higher rate of mail-in voting is noticed approximately 1.5 weeks before the election. "Currently, the mail-in voting turnout is significantly higher than the last county council election in 2019," stated a representative for the Stendal district. Over 10,700 voters have requested mail-in ballots thus far, in comparison to approximately 8,300 voting applications five years ago. A similar pattern is noticed in the European election, they mentioned.
Likewise, in Magdeburg, over 36,500 mail-in ballots have been distributed so far, compared to 25,245 in 2019. This suggests that approximately one in five eligible voters in the state capital may vote via mail-in ballot.
"The trend for mail-in voting participation is rising," declared the Burgenlandkreis. Thus far, more than 10,600 mail-in ballots have been sent, equaling about 67% of the mail-in ballots in the previous European election. In 2019, approximately 1,200 fewer voting applications were requested at a similar time before the election, it was said.
Numerous districts couldn't provide specific figures when inquired. The mail-in ballots are issued by the municipalities, who aren't obligated to report to the district election office, explained the district election official of the Saalekreis, Ronald Schönenbrodt. According to prior reports from the municipalities, however, the usage of mail-in voting is increasing, particularly in urban regions. "This applies to both the local and European elections."
On June 9, the county councils, city and municipal councils, and mayors in Saxony-Anhalt will be newly elected. Approximately 720 county council and city council seats in the free cities, around 4,400 seats in municipal and community councils and associations, and 6,000 seats in the local councils are to be filled. In addition, the European election will occur on June 9.
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The rise in postal voting is prominent in local elections, with the Stendal district reporting a significant increase in mail-in ballot requests compared to the 2019 county council election. Similar trends are observed in Europe, as over 10,700 voters have requested mail-in ballots for the upcoming elections. This shift towards mail-in voting is also noticeable in Magdeburg, where over 36,500 mail-in ballots have been distributed, up from 25,245 in 2019. The trend of mail-in voting participation is on the rise in several municipalities, including the Burgenlandkreis, where over 10,600 mail-in ballots have been sent, equaling about 67% of the mail-in ballots in the previous European election. Despite the lack of specific figures from some districts, the usage of mail-in voting is increasing, particularly in urban regions, for both local and European elections. The upcoming county council, city and municipal council, and mayoral elections in Saxony-Anhalt on June 9 will involve filling approximately 720 count council and city council seats, around 4,400 seats in municipal and community councils and associations, and 6,000 seats in local councils.
In the context of European elections, voters in Magdeburg and other cities can exercise their right to vote through postal voting, reflecting a broader trend of increasing mail-in vote requests. While certain districts may not have specific figures, the trend towards postal voting is widespread, particularly in urban regions, for both local and European elections. The upcoming elections on June 9 in Saxony-Anhalt will involve the election of various council seats, and the European election will also take place on this date.
In light of the increasing rate of mail-in voting in local and European elections, voters in the District of Stendal and several other regions have taken advantage of the option to request a mail-in ballot, resulting in a higher number of such requests compared to previous elections. This trend can also be observed in Magdeburg and in many municipalities, as more and more voters opt for postal voting for both local and European elections. Ahead of the county council, city and municipal council, and mayoral elections on June 9 in Saxony-Anhalt, around 720 count council and city council seats, around 4,400 seats in municipal and community councils and associations, and 6,000 seats in local councils will need to be filled.
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