Overview
- Officials confirm the 20 September 2026 vote for the Abgeordnetenhaus and district assemblies, with up to three referendums still contingent.
- The potential ballots concern climate adaptation (Volksentscheid Baum), citywide advertising limits, and a largely car-free zone within the S‑Bahn ring.
- Each initiative must first be considered by the Abgeordnetenhaus, then collect signatures from 7% of eligible voters within four months to trigger a referendum.
- Landeswahlleiter Stephan Bröchler has begun coordination with districts, discussed ballot printing needs, and is planning to expand polling capacity.
- Roughly 40,000 election workers are expected to be needed as planners aim to prevent 2021-style queues, with first-time eligibility for 16- and 17-year-old voters adding to preparations.