Tag #Brief Voting

What are the immediate logistical and organizational challenges posed by Hessen's expedited federal election?

Hessen, a German state, is holding a snap federal election on February 23rd, 2025, due to the collapse of the national coalition government. Approximately 4.3 million residents are eligible to vote, with ballots including an individual candidate vote and a party list vote. The shortened timeframe presents logistical challenges for municipalities, including the need to quickly recruit election workers and print millions of ballots.