Leverkusen is looking for 400 election workers for the crucial election day!

Leverkusen is looking for 400 election workers for the crucial election day!

Elections will take place in Leverkusen on September 14, 2025, and the city is looking for around 400 election workers who can provide active support on this crucial day. Voters have the opportunity to cast their vote for the new mayor, the city council, the district representatives and the integration council. In order for everything to run smoothly, helping hands are absolutely necessary, and that's something!

Anyone interested should get in touch quickly as the city is now accepting applications for election worker positions. Preference will be given to helpers who are available on both election days, although individual registrations for just one appointment are also possible. The requirements are manageable: EU citizenship, a minimum age of 16 years and residence in Germany for at least one year. And the best thing: The election workers receive a refreshment allowance of 40 to 50 euros, depending on the time they work - a little extra money for an important task!

What can election workers expect?

But what exactly does the work of an election worker involve? According to leverkusen.de, the members of the electoral board meet in the polling room before the election begins to examine the documents. At 8 a.m., voters stream into the polling stations. The election assistants are then required: They check the eligibility to vote in the voters' register, and if approved, the voters receive their ballot paper and can vote.

The election ends at 6 p.m. and the exciting part begins: The votes will be counted together after the polling stations close. The overall result is then sent to the returning officer. During postal voting, the electoral board meets at 2:30 p.m. to check the voting documents received and open the red ballot envelopes after 6 p.m.

Tasks and legal framework

The tasks of election workers are varied and require a good knack for organization and accuracy. You must ensure that the election is carried out properly, that there is peace and order in the voting room and that eligibility to vote is carefully checked. Handing out ballot papers and supporting voters with disabilities are also part of their duties, as the Federal Returning Officer describes in detail.

Preparations for the election begin before the polls open at 8 a.m. and the counting of votes takes place immediately after they close. What challenges election workers may face remains to be seen, but they are an indispensable part of our democratic process.

The city of Leverkusen calls on everyone involved to come forward and be part of this important event! Anyone who is interested should not wait long and contact the city administration. Voting is not only a right, but also a responsibility - and that's why we should all pitch in to make our voices heard.