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North Rhine-Westphalia Still Seeks Thousands of Poll Workers for September Municipal Vote

Those who serve will safeguard the integrity of local votes shaping community leadership for the next five years.

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Overview

  • Nearly 14 million eligible voters across the state will decide mayors, district administrators and council members on September 14.
  • Cities and municipalities remain short of several thousand volunteers for election day and potential runoff ballots two weeks later.
  • Election helpers verify voter eligibility, distribute ballots and count votes in their own polling districts.
  • Citizens can sign up online through municipal websites or by contacting local election offices to learn about requirements and compensation.
  • Volunteers receive an Aufwandsentschädigung set by each municipality to offset their duties on voting days.