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second vote
A vote in the German federal election with which a political party and its state list are chosen. It is decisive for the percentage distribution of seats in parliament.
Viele Wähler halten die Zweitstimme für wichtiger als die Erststimme.
Many voters consider the second vote more important than the first vote.
The word consists of 'Zweit-' (from 'zweite' (second)) and 'Stimme' (vote/voice). So it literally refers to the 'second vote' that you cast in an election.
Mit meiner Zweitstimme habe ich eine kleine Partei unterstützt.
With my second vote, I supported a small party.
This word is specific to the German electoral system. In federal elections, voters have two votes, and the second vote determines the proportional distribution of parties' seats in parliament.
Die Fünf-Prozent-Hürde bezieht sich auf den Anteil der Zweitstimmen.
The five-percent threshold refers to the share of second votes.
In connection with the second vote, the verbs 'abgeben' (to cast), 'geben' (to give), and 'bekommen' (to receive/get) are often used.
Welcher Partei gibst du deine Zweitstimme?
Which party are you giving your second vote to?