Tag #Absentee Voting

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BSW Considers Challenging German Election Results Over Absentee Voting Issues

The Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is considering challenging Germany's recent federal election results due to issues with absentee ballots affecting approximately 213,000 German citizens abroad, falling short of entering the Bundestag by 13,400 votes.

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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 Bunde...

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Expedited German Election Creates Tight Absentee Voting Window in NRW

Due to appeals hearings concluding January 30th, North Rhine-Westphalia's advance voting notifications for Germany's February 23rd federal election will be mailed in early February, creating a shorter-than-usual absentee voting period.

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German Election: Overseas Voting Challenges Due to Tight Deadlines

Germany's snap election, triggered by the collapse of the coalition government in November, has caused logistical problems for German citizens voting abroad due to tight deadlines for sending and returning ballots, potentially disenfranchising millions.

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Bavarian Election: Challenges of Advanced Voting Date and Reformed Electoral Law

The advanced German federal election on February 23rd presents challenges for Bavarian municipalities and voters; 9.2 million Bavarians can vote, with a shorter timeframe for mail-in ballots (around two weeks), and a reformed electoral system impacting results.

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Bayern's Bundestag Election: Shorter Absentee Voting, Aging Electorate

Bayern's February 23rd Bundestag election has a shortened two-week absentee voting period due to delayed candidate list finalization, impacting voter access; the electorate is aging, with 28.7 percent being 65 or older.

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