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.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Submit a candidacy for the local election mit dem zuständigen Wahlamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
How to proceed
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Prepare a nomination
Accompanied by the candidates' statements of consent and, if applicable, signatures of support.
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Submission to the Election Office
Within the statutory deadline prior to Election Day.
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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 →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Eligible voters and political parties/voter groups that wish to run in the local elections.
Income limit
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.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to file a candidacy for the local election?▼
This varies by municipality and service—check with the appropriate agency.
How long does it take to submit a candidacy for the local election?▼
Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %