Bavaria's 2023 local elections open with postal voting and a practice ballot tool
Committed Democrat Dr. Alexander Legler Calls on All Eligible Voters to Participate in Local Elections
District Administrator Dr. Alexander Legler, a dedicated and convinced democrat, urges all eligible voters to take part in the upcoming local elections:
"On March 8—and through postal voting since February 16—we, as eligible voters in Bavaria, are called upon to cast our ballots in the local elections. By doing so, we will decide who will take responsibility in our municipal councils, city councils, district councils, and who will serve as mayors and district administrators, shaping the future of our towns, cities, and districts.
Local politics affects each of us directly because decisions made at this level impact all of us—or, depending on age and life circumstances, some of us more than others.
These decisions concern our daycare centers and schools, our roads and bike paths, our energy and water supply, our playgrounds and sports halls. Local politics also addresses key questions: How can we ensure a functional, demand-driven public transport system in the future? How will we continue to create affordable housing quickly and comprehensively? How can we maintain full medical care through general practitioners, specialists, and our hospitals? How will we guarantee a dignified life for our elderly, those with physical limitations, and those in need of care? How can we best expand environmental and climate protection measures while preserving nature? How will we reliably support our clubs and volunteer work? How can we create and sustain jobs and training opportunities? And how will we ensure that our emergency services and disaster response—especially our 'blue-light family'—remain optimally prepared with the necessary infrastructure?
In short, local politics shapes our immediate living conditions, our direct environment, and thus the quality of life and community coexistence in our towns and districts.
By casting our votes, we directly influence these matters—especially the individuals who stand for election and are willing to shape the future of their hometowns and districts.
That is why I ask you: Exercise your precious right to vote and make your voice heard. Even today, the right to vote is not a given worldwide, nor is the fact that election results are not predetermined. Here, we have the freedom to choose, and in our country, every candidate starts with zero votes—meaning everyone has an equal chance of being elected. Our democracy thrives when people engage, run for office, and—above all—when we go out and vote. Let us bring our democracy to life, especially at the local level, and cast your ballot. Thank you for your participation!"
For the district council elections, the District Office offers a new service on its website: *www.wahl-ab.de. Voters can practice filling out a sample ballot online to check whether their intended vote would be valid. This tool aims to help reduce invalid ballots, ensuring all votes are counted. Important:* This is only a practice ballot—voting online is not possible.
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