Voting in Wenzenbach: Become an election worker for the 2026 local elections!

Voting in Wenzenbach: Become an election worker for the 2026 local elections!

In the run-up to the 2026 local elections, the municipality of Wenzenbach is calling for people to register as election workers. We are looking for committed citizens to support the ballot box elections and postal voting boards. The local administration has summarized the requirements and important information for interested election workers.

Election day is set for March 8, 2026, followed by a possible runoff election on March 22, 2026. To work as an election worker, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have lived in Wenzenbach for at least two months and have the citizenship of an EU member state. In addition, they must not be excluded from voting and must be available on the specified voting days. The poll workers receive compensation for their work.

Duties and responsibilities

The tasks of election workers are varied and crucial for the smooth running of elections. The main tasks include checking eligibility to vote based on the voters' register, issuing ballot papers and ensuring peace and order in the voting room. In addition, the election workers are responsible for counting the votes and determining the provisional election results so that the election results can be transmitted to the local authority in a timely manner Federal Returning Officer communicates.

In order to work in a desired team, which can consist of a maximum of eight election workers, the members must register with a common team name. A team in the polling room consists of ten poll workers. In order to process the payment of the expense allowance smoothly, the election workers must provide their bank details (IBAN). However, this personal information will not be retained for future elections to ensure privacy.

Communication and reporting

Interested Wenzenbach residents can contact the municipality using a registration form. The contact information is as follows:

• Telefon: 09407 309 – 120, -123, -124
• E-Mail: wahlen@wenzenbach.de

Further information and the corresponding registration form can also be found on the Wenzenbach municipality website. The first letters of appeal for the local elections are expected to be sent out at the beginning of December 2025, containing important information about training and organizational advice.

The city of Munich has also announced that the required number of election workers for the upcoming referendum has already been reached. No further registrations are possible here, but election workers must also provide their bank details in order to choose compensation of 50 euros or a day off. These regulations also apply to schoolchildren, students, pensioners and self-employed people who are unable to take a day off, such as City of Munich reported.

Overall, the coming elections are an important opportunity for citizens to actively participate in democracy and take responsibility. Anyone who meets the requirements is encouraged to volunteer as a poll worker and make a crucial contribution.