German towns scramble for election helpers ahead of Bundestag vote

Time is running out to secure polling stations for Germany’s pivotal vote. Will these towns find enough helpers before September 26—or risk chaos on election day?

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2025 November 16 . 7:13 PM

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German towns scramble for election helpers ahead of Bundestag vote

With just 31 days remaining until the German Bundestag election on 26 September 2021, several towns in the Heidekreis region are still seeking election helpers. While some cities have filled their positions, others are in urgent need of volunteers to ensure a smooth voting process. In Munster, 96 helpers are needed for 12 polling stations, with 90 confirmations already received. Meanwhile, Soltau requires 150 helpers for 15 stations but has surprisingly received 300 confirmations. Bispingen, with 8 polling stations, has 90% of its 50 helper positions filled. Wietzendorf, needing 24 helpers for one station, has 22 confirmations. Schneiderwedingen requires 160 helpers for 20 stations, while Neuenkirchen has successfully filled all 70 helper positions for its 10 stations. The postal vote counting in Heidekreis will be organised through 32 postal voting stations, requiring around 165 helpers. In Soltau, additional helpers can still register for the postal vote counting process. As the election date approaches, the need for election helpers remains critical in several Heidekreis towns. While some positions have been filled, others are still in need of volunteers to ensure a well-run and efficient voting process on 26 September.