Voting for Essen commences on the 18th of August through direct elections

Voting for the local, RVR, and integration council elections in Essen began on August 15, 2025. The direct vote, which will decide the city's leadership, is scheduled from August 18, 2025, to September 12, 2025.

The voting process will take place at the Essen Town Hall, specifically in the direct voting office, 1st floor, room Sunderland. Voters are required to bring their voting notification letter and a valid ID or passport.

Voting hours are from 8:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. However, on September 12, 2025, voting hours will be extended to 15:00 due to the direct vote.

For any election-related questions, the election office can be contacted at the phone number 0201 88-12345. It's important to note that the election office is separate from the Press and Communications Office, which is a separate entity from the city portal.

The Press and Communications Office, located at the Town Hall, Porscheplatz 45121 Essen, can be contacted via email at presse@our website. Additional information about elections can be found on the website www.our website/wahlen.

The Town Hall's address for the Press and Communications Office is different from the address for the voting location (Porscheplatz 1). The Town Hall's address is where you'll find the ServiceCenter Essen, which can be reached at the phone number +49 201 88-0.

Voting in advance for the elections is possible until September 12, 2025. The chairperson of the election administration in Essen, responsible for municipal, RVR, and integration council elections, is Carsten Schwarz.

We encourage all eligible voters to participate in these important elections and make their voices heard. For more information, visit www.our website/presse or contact the election office at 0201 88-12345.