Can I vote in Germany’s September 2026 state elections?
Three German state elections are around the corner. Who can vote on September 6 in Saxony-Anhalt and on September 20 in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
Three state elections are due to take place in Germany on September 6, 2026 - in Saxony-Anhalt and September 20 in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. German citizens aged 16 or over in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and aged 18 or over in Saxony-Anhalt, can vote in these elections. Only German citizens are allowed to vote, but naturalised German citizens can also participate.
Registration in the respective federal state for at least three months prior to the election is required for voting. The voting process involves presenting a photo ID and polling card at the polling station, where a voter's first vote (Erststimme) is used to elect a candidate in their constituency and their second vote (Zweitstimme) determines which party will receive seats in the respective legislative body.
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