Overview

• The issue was detected shortly before the Oberbürgermeister election in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia.
• The missing detail on the original ballots was the place of residence for one of the candidates.
• The decision to replace the defective ballots was made in consultation with the affected candidate.
• The election supervisor apologized, saying the mistake was overlooked during the final check.
• Already-issued postal voting materials will not be corrected, and any legal consequences will depend on the election outcome.