Overview

• An initial mismatch between Wahlbezirk 06 and 05 ballots was later found to affect additional districts, prompting a broader review.
• All postal voting documents issued up to August 14 were declared invalid, and affected voters will need to use newly issued materials.
• City staff are repacking under time pressure with plans to mail replacement packets at the start of next week, according to officials.
• Returned mispacked ballots will be set aside and not counted, and separately mailed Integration Council materials are not affected.
• From August 22, voters can confirm whether their documents were invalidated by emailing [email protected] with name and birthdate or by contacting the Wahlbüro at 02305 / 106-2990.