Bonn is voting: All information about the local elections on September 14, 2025!

Bonn is voting: All information about the local elections on September 14, 2025!

On September 14, 2025, the city of Bonn will make political decisions. Then the local elections will take place in North Rhine-Westphalia, in which those eligible to vote can elect, among other things, the council of the federal city of Bonn, the district councils and the mayor. Preparations are already in full swing and citizens should familiarize themselves with the details in good time. That's what she reports General Gazette of the important electoral modalities.

All people living in Bonn with foreign citizenship who are at least 16 years old on election day and are on the voters' register are eligible to vote. Anyone who would like to cast their vote should note that election notifications will be sent out by August 24, 2025 at the latest. In these, those eligible to vote will not only find their election information, but also a postal vote application form. An overview shows how the process is specifically designed:

Important dates and information

• Tilgung der Wahlbenachrichtigung: Bis zum 24. August 2025
• Briefwahl beantragen: Über die Rückseite der Wahlbenachrichtigung, online bis zum 10. September 2025 oder per E-Mail an briefwahl@bonn.de
• Öffnungszeiten der Wahlbüros: Ab 11. August 2025, Montag und Donnerstag: 8-18 Uhr, Dienstag und Mittwoch: 8-16 Uhr, Freitag: 8-13 Uhr.

The ballot papers will be differentiated in color: there is a blue ballot envelope for the mayoral election, the election for the Integration Council takes place with an orange ballot paper and the postal voting documents have a gray ballot paper envelope. This is well thought out to avoid accidental mistakes!

The candidates for the office of mayor

Voters in Bonn have the choice between ten candidates for mayor. These are:

• Katja Dörner (Grüne, Amtsinhaberin)
• Guido Déus (CDU)
• Jochen Reeh-Schall (SPD)
• Petra Nöhring (FDP)
• Michael Faber (Linke)
• Johannes Schott (BBB)
• Wolfgang Truckenbrodt (AfD)
• Marcel Klingenstein (Die Partei)
• Haluk Yildiz (BIG)
• Merve Nur Laçin-Kilinç (DAVA)

To be directly elected, a candidate needs at least 50% of the vote. Otherwise, there will be a runoff election between the two best candidates on September 28, 2025.

In addition to the mayor's office, citizens also have to elect the Bonn City Council, with a total of 14 parties to choose from. This includes the Greens, the CDU and the SPD, but also smaller parties such as the Pirates and BSW, which also want to attract their votes. There are many options for the district councils, with each district having its own selection of parties - a true diversity of opinions and ideas! according to information from Bonn.de.

Those eligible to vote should also be aware that local elections are important not only for city administration, but also for representing the interests of local citizens. Information for voters ensure that everyone who wants to cast their vote is well informed and can therefore actively participate in political events.

In summary, the election in September is not only a duty, but also an opportunity to have your own voice in the mix and have a say in the direction of city politics. It's the right time to stand up for yourself and think about who you're going to cross for!