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15. September 2025

Elections15. September 2025

Mayoral election in Bocholt goes to a run-off vote

Participation possible by postal vote, at the electoral office or at the polling station

On Sunday, 28 September 2025, the people of Bocholt will once again be called to the polls. A run-off election will decide who will take over the office of mayor in the future. The two candidates standing for election are Thomas Kerkhoff (CDU) and Christian Mangen (SPD, City Party, FDP).

12. September 2025

Elections12. September 2025

Local elections on Sunday: Bocholt votes

Citizens in Bocholt are called to vote in local elections

The local elections in Bocholt will take place on Sunday, 14 September 2025. The city council of Bocholt, the district council and the integration council will be elected. The offices of mayor and district administrator will also be voted on. The polling stations are open from 8 am to 6 pm.

05. September 2025

Elections05. September 2025

Bocholt votes: Local elections on 14 September

City of Bocholt informs about voting options // Website with information

On Sunday, 14 September 2025, the local elections and the election to the Integration Council will take place in Bocholt at the same time. Voters will be able to cast their vote at the city's polling stations or go directly to the electoral office next week.

08. July 2025

Elections08. July 2025

Bocholt is looking for election assistants for local elections

Local elections and integration council elections // 500 helpers wanted

On 14 September 2025, the local elections and the election of the Integration Council will take place in North Rhine-Westphalia. The city of Bocholt is looking for over 500 volunteer electoral assistants to ensure that these elections are organised properly. Interested citizens can volunteer with immediate effect.

19. February 2025

Elections19. February 2025

Bundestag election: Deadline for postal vote applications ends Friday

Important information for voters

Eligible voters in Bocholt can still submit applications for postal voting documents until next Friday, 21 February at 3 pm. Due to postal delivery times, the city administration recommends applying for postal voting documents directly on site at the electoral office in the Mariengymnasium and voting there directly. It has not been possible to apply for postal voting documents online since Tuesday morning.

05. February 2025

Elections05. February 2025

Bundestag election 2025: Bocholt electoral office opens Monday

The electoral office at Schleusenwall 1 (Mariengymnasium courtyard) is open daily until 22 February

The postal voting office in Bocholt will be open from Monday, 10 February. Citizens who are unable to attend on the day of the Bundestag election on 23 February 2025 or who do not wish to visit their local polling station can obtain their postal voting documents there and vote directly on site if required. Please bring your polling card and photo ID with you.

30. January 2025

Elections30. January 2025

Bocholt electoral office opens on 10 February

Reason: Admission procedure for parties for the Bundestag election still underway // Already 5,000 applications for postal votes

The Bocholt electoral office at Schleusenwall 1 will open on Monday, 10 February. The reason for this is that the authorisation procedure for parties wishing to take part in the early Bundestag elections has not yet been completed. Consequently, the ballot papers are not yet available. This is announced by the Bocholt electoral office, which is currently receiving many calls from citizens with questions about the...

13. January 2025

Elections13. January 2025

City administration sends out election notifications

For Bundestag elections on 23 February // Information on postal voting and new polling stations

The early Bundestag election will take place on Sunday, 23 February 2025. In the coming days, the city administration will be sending out election notifications to all eligible voters in Bocholt with important information on polling stations and postal voting. In Bocholt, 54,396 citizens are registered to vote.

18. December 2024

Elections18. December 2024

Bundestag election: City of Bocholt is looking for election assistants

Around 500 volunteers are needed for Sunday, 23 February // Register now

In the event of the dissolution of the German Bundestag, the Bundestag election is expected to take place in Germany on Sunday, 23 February 2025. To ensure that the election runs smoothly, the city of Bocholt will rely on the support of around 500 volunteer electoral assistants on this election Sunday.

03. June 2024

Elections03. June 2024

European elections 2024: High interest in postal voting

Election office at Mariengymnasium open until Friday, 7 June, 6 pm

The European elections next Sunday, 9 June, are approaching. Anyone wishing to cast their vote before then can do so by casting their vote in person by post at the Bocholt electoral office until 6 p.m. next Friday, 7 June. Interest in postal voting is high.

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