Wahlvorschlags
Wahlvorschläge are formal nominations of candidates for an electoral contest in German-speaking countries. They are submitted to the competent electoral authority and determine which candidates will appear on the ballot and in what order. A Wahlvorschlag typically originates from a political party or from a voters’ association and may cover a single election district or an entire election.
Contents and structure commonly include the name of the submitting group, the type of election, and the
Submission and validity are governed by specific deadlines and formal rules. Electoral authorities review Wahlvorschläge for
Impact and scope: When accepted, Wahlvorschläge enable candidates to contest the election within the applicable electoral