local election
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local election
The election of political representatives at the level of a municipality, city, or district. For example, mayors, city councils, or municipal councils are chosen in this process.
Bei der nächsten Kommunalwahl in unserer Stadt wird ein neuer Bürgermeister gewählt.
In the next local election in our city, a new mayor will be elected.
The word is composed of 'kommunal' (relating to the municipality) and 'die Wahl' (the election). So it literally means an election at the level of the municipality or city.
Die Beteiligung an der Kommunalwahl war in diesem Jahr sehr hoch.
Voter turnout in the local election was very high this year.
In connection with 'Kommunalwahl' (local election), you often hear that it 'stattfindet' (takes place), that one 'teilnimmt' (takes part) in it, or that one 'geht' (goes) to vote. After the election, the 'Ergebnis der Kommunalwahl' (result of the local election) is announced.
Viele junge Leute nehmen zum ersten Mal an der Kommunalwahl teil.
Many young people are taking part in the local election for the first time.
To talk about events or decisions within the context of this election, the preposition 'bei' (in/at) with the dative is often used.
Bei der letzten Kommunalwahl wurden drei neue Parteien in den Stadtrat gewählt.
In the last local election, three new parties were elected to the city council.
