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Munich Bundestag Election: 930,000 Eligible Voters, Absentee Voting Deadline Approaching
The Munich Bundestag election expects around 930,000 voters, requiring German citizenship, Munich residency, and being 18 or older. Absentee voting requires in-person application by February 21st, with 445,000 already requested (48%). The election is across four districts, down from 735 to 630 Bundestag seats.
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- What are the requirements for voting in the Munich Bundestag election, and how many eligible voters are expected?
- Around 930,000 Munich residents are eligible to vote in the upcoming Bundestag election. Key requirements include German citizenship, primary residence in Munich, being at least 18 years old on election day, and not being excluded from voting by court order. Those without a fixed address but usually residing in Munich should contact the electoral office for voting documents.
- What are the procedures and deadlines for absentee voting, and how does the anticipated number of absentee voters compare to previous elections?
- The election process involves both in-person voting at designated polling stations and absentee voting by mail. Absentee ballot applications could be submitted online until a deadline, with in-person applications available until February 21st. The city anticipates a decrease in absentee voting compared to the last election due to shorter deadlines.
- How have the electoral districts and the overall number of Bundestag seats changed compared to the 2021 election, and what potential impacts could these changes have on the election results?
- The Bundestag election in Munich is organized across four electoral districts, a change from the nine districts used in the state elections. The number of Bundestag seats is also reduced to 630 from 735, impacting the likelihood of certain candidates winning even with a majority vote in their constituency. The distribution of constituencies across Munich's boroughs remains consistent with 2021, only the numbering has changed.
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