Hamburg and Saxony Prepare for February Elections with Focus on Streamlined Voting Options

Hamburg's state election and Germany's early Bundestag election prompt increased emphasis on brief voting timelines and voter accessibility.

Hamburg's state election is scheduled for March 2, 2025, with early voting and mail-in ballot options now available for the city's 1.3 million eligible voters.
Germany's Bundestag election, moved up to February 23, 2025, has led to shortened timelines for mail-in voting, particularly in Saxony, where official voting materials will be ready by February 6.
Hamburg has already opened district and central mail-in voting stations, allowing voters to request, collect, and submit ballots on-site with proper identification.
Saxony's winter school holidays coincide with the Bundestag election, prompting high demand for mail-in voting and proactive measures to ensure adequate staffing for election operations.
Local governments in both regions report strong volunteer turnout for election day staffing, with Hamburg requiring 30,000 volunteers and Saxony needing approximately 36,000 to manage polling stations and mail-in ballot processing.