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Local elections 2026: Waldeck-Frankenberg is urgently looking for candidates!
The local elections in Waldeck-Frankenberg are coming up in March 2026. Parties and voter groups are looking for candidates for the elections.
Local elections 2026: Waldeck-Frankenberg is urgently looking for candidates!
There will be elections in Hesse soon - an important event for the citizens of Waldeck-Frankenberg. The local elections will take place on March 15, 2026, in which the district council, the city council assemblies and the municipal councils as well as the local councils in the villages will be elected. An exciting undertaking that also poses challenges for parties and voter groups.
In the coming weeks it's time to submit nominations! The deadline for this is January 5, 2026. The current situation shows that the search for candidates for the many offices in particular is not that easy. The FDP and the Left have already presented their first candidates, while the district CDU will be finalizing its list on Saturday. In many places, people are also struggling with the phenomenon of uniform lists, which are drawn up without a clear party background.
Legal framework and participation
As befits a proper election, there are also clear rules. The passive right to vote means that candidates must be at least 18 years old on election day and have lived in the electoral area for at least three months. Voters must also be 18 years old and have been registered in their electoral district for at least six weeks.
The allocation of votes itself will consist of cumulation and variegation, which will clearly make it possible to give the vote not just to one party, but also to individual candidates. In Waldeck-Frankenberg there are 71 seats available to which voters can distribute their votes - up to three votes per candidate are allowed.
Changes in local electoral law
The changes in local electoral law are particularly important. The counting procedure changes from the previous Hare-Niemeyer method to the d’Hondt method. This could be particularly disadvantageous for smaller parties and one-person factions. It will be exciting to see how the voting will develop.
Special note for anyone interested: Further information about the elections in Waldeck-Frankenberg and the legal framework can be found on the district's website. There are comprehensive details there that are also of interest to potential candidates and voters ( landkreis-waldeck-frankenberg.de ).
The local elections need to be well prepared, and all signs indicate that there will still be a few exciting weeks before the election.