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Referendum information on how to participate

Here you can find out below what requirements you must meet to participate in a referendum.

Detailed description

A referendum is the final stage of direct democracy in Hamburg. Here, you vote on a specific political issue – similar to an election, but with a "yes" or "no" vote.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You can participate in a referendum if you are
    • have German citizenship,
    • are at least 16 years old,
    • have lived in Hamburg for at least 3 months and
    • Their right to vote has not been taken away by a court ruling.

Documents required

No

Please note

No

Deadlines

You will receive the voting documents no later than 3 weeks before the voting day.

Procedure

  • You will receive the voting documents by mail. You don't need to do anything else.
  • You can participate in postal voting or go to a polling station on voting day.

Processing time

No

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

Sections 6 and 7 of the Citizens' Election Act (BüWG)




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Last updated: 07.09.2025