Overview

• Germany's federal election took place on February 23, 2025, with voters casting both first votes for local candidates and second votes for political parties.
• North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, holds 64 of the country's 299 constituencies, making its results particularly significant.
• Initial results show varying outcomes across NRW cities like Dortmund and Mülheim, with detailed breakdowns of first and second votes reported live.
• The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are closely competing in key constituencies, reflecting broader national trends.
• Interactive tools and live updates are available for tracking results across NRW and Germany as vote counts continue to be finalized.