Submit a candidacy for the local election
Submission of a nomination (individual candidacy or party list nomination) for the local election to the Election Office.
How to proceed
- 1
Prepare a nomination
Accompanied by the candidates' statements of consent and, if applicable, signatures of support.
- 2
Submission to the Election Office
Within the statutory deadline prior to Election Day.
- 3
Approval by the Election Committee
Review of the formal and legal requirements.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 2 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Failure to comply with procedural requirements for candidate nominations (order of candidates, statements of support)
- • Supporting signatures were not collected by the deadline
Common reasons for rejection
- • The required number of supporting signatures was not reached
- • Missed the submission deadline
You can usually file an objection against a rejection.
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Eligible voters and political parties/voter groups that wish to run in the local elections.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Failure to comply with procedural requirements for candidate nominations (order of candidates, statements of support)
- •Supporting signatures were not collected by the deadline
Common reasons for rejection
- •The required number of supporting signatures was not reached
- •Missed the submission deadline
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 7 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.