Postal voting started in Bottrop: How to vote on September 14th!

Postal voting started in Bottrop: How to vote on September 14th!

The election campaign is in full swing in Bottrop! As of today, August 11, 2025, the postal voting centers have opened their doors. To ensure that no one misses their vote, the locations on the ground floor of the town hall and at the Kirchhellen district administration office are easily accessible. Postal voting hours begin at 8 a.m., where you can either vote straight away or request the necessary postal voting documents. A convenient option for anyone who may not be able to get to the polls in person on Election Day, September 14th. As radioemscherlippe.de reports, the postal voting centers in the neighboring cities of Gladbeck and Gelsenkirchen will follow in a week and also offer the same option.

Let's start with another exciting detail: The election notifications will go out by August 24th. From August 4th, these will be sent to around 13.7 million citizens in North Rhine-Westphalia who are eligible to vote. In the letters, voters will find information about the polling station and instructions on how to apply for a postal vote. This is not only important for the people of Bottrop. After all, not only the city council is elected in the local elections, but also many important offices such as mayor, mayor and district council, as wdr.de explains.

What's on the ballot paper?

The 2025 local elections will be held simultaneously in 396 cities and municipalities as well as 31 districts in North Rhine-Westphalia. Particular attention is paid to the election of the association assembly in the Ruhr regional association, the so-called Ruhr parliament, which will also be elected on September 14th. On the ballot paper, voters have the opportunity to cast their votes for city and local councils, district councils and integration councils, which underlines the diversity of the political landscape.

A special feature of these elections is the possibility of a runoff election, which is scheduled for September 28, 2025, if no candidate achieves the necessary majority in the first round. The electoral system in North Rhine-Westphalia allows voters to cast one vote for a candidate from the electoral district and one vote for the reserve list of the party or voter group at the municipal representations, according to im.nrw.

Who can vote?

In order to take part in the elections, the following applies: Not only Germans are eligible to vote, but also citizens of the 26 EU member states who are at least 16 years old on election day and have been living in the relevant electoral area since the 16th day before the election. So, if you have the desire to get involved in local politics, you should make sure that you are registered on the electoral roll.

Overall, the upcoming election day on September 14, 2025 promises not only exciting decisions, but also direct participation in numerous municipal matters. Take the chance to cast your vote!