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Brandenburg is voting: mayoral election is approaching – don’t miss the postal vote!
On November 9, 2025, Brandenburg an der Havel will elect a mayor. Find out about polling locations, deadlines and candidates.
Brandenburg is voting: mayoral election is approaching – don’t miss the postal vote!
An important election is coming up in the city of Brandenburg an der Havel on Sunday, November 9th, 2025. Citizens are encouraged to take part in the mayoral election. A total of six candidates compete against each other and the election takes place in 53 polling stations or can be done conveniently by postal vote. The City of Brandenburg informs that the election notifications have already been sent by post to all eligible voters.
On election day, polling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Over 8,300 postal ballots have already been sent and the return deadline is November 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Please note that regular postal delivery times must be adhered to. Anyone who would like to cast their vote by postal vote should mail the voting letter at least three working days before election day or post it directly into one of the city administration's mailboxes at Nicolaiplatz 30 or Klosterstrasse 14. The last emptying of these mailboxes takes place on election day at 5:15 p.m.
In-person voting and deadlines
For all those who would prefer to vote in person, there is the option to vote by post at the election office until Friday, November 7, 2025, until 6:00 p.m. To cast their vote, voters need their election notification letter and an identification document. The election office at Nicolaiplatz 30 is open at the following times:
- Montag: 13:00 bis 16:00 Uhr
- Dienstag: 09:00 bis 11:30 Uhr und 14:00 bis 18:00 Uhr
- Mittwoch: 09:00 bis 11:30 Uhr
- Donnerstag: 09:00 bis 11:30 Uhr und 13:00 bis 16:00 Uhr
- Freitag: 09:00 bis 11:30 Uhr und 13:00 bis 18:00 Uhr
Another aspect that is currently stirring minds is the debate about climate change. In a recent memo, Bill Gates highlights that he sees climate change as a serious problem, but he does not see the end of civilization, but believes in creative scientific solutions. In his 17-page memo, he calls for a strategic change in the climate fight to not only regulate temperatures, but also to combat poverty and disease. Gates emphasizes that a stable climate is essential to improving people's quality of life.
His views are controversial. While some scientists support his focus on human health, others criticize his assumptions about a static world. Jeffrey Sachs called the memo “pointless and confusing.” Despite the controversy, Gates remains a relevant player in the global climate debate. His foundation invests billions in health, education and development initiatives, underscoring the importance of these issues.
For anyone looking for more background information, please refer to the KWall Access website. There you will find numerous details about the upcoming election in Brandenburg as well as climate and environmental policy issues that affect us all.