Information about the election
What are we electing?
We are electing the 43 members of the student parliament of the university of Bonn. The election is based on a voting system of "personalised" proportional representation. The seats are assigned according to the Webster/Sainte-Laguë method.
When does the election take place?
The election takes place from the 13th until 16th of January 2025 It is held jointly with the election of the university committees which are organized by the university administration.
How can I check whether I am eligible to vote?
You are able to check the list of eligible voters at Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33, 53115 Bonn from December 2nd to December 6th, 2024 within the opening hours of the building.
I want to run for office, what do I need to do?
You will need to fill out and personally hand in the following documents during the opening hours at the election office until the December 18th 2024, 12:59:59:
- Cover page
- Candidacy
- List of supporting signatures
You will also need to hand in the following documents digitally until the the same date:
- digital Candidacy List
- article for the election magazine
You can find further information in the Notice of election
Where can I vote?
Elections will be held as a traditional vote in person. During the election times you will be able to vote at one of numerous voting locations which you can also find on the map at the end of this page. There is an option to vote by mail.
Who can I vote for?
We're currently still in the period within which candidates can voice their intention to run for the student parliament. After the end of the deadline for candidacy submissions, we will publish the election magazine on the website where you can find all eligible candidates for the 2025 Student parliament election of the University of Bonn.
Lists can submit their candidates on Tuesday, December 17th from 16:00 to 19:00 and on Wednesday, Decemeber 18th from 10:00 to 13:00.
Important Dates
Friday, November 29th 2024: the right to vote and to stand as a candidate will be determined
December 2nd to 6th 2024: Opportunity to look into the list of voters (Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33, 53115 Bonn between 09:30-15:00 o'clock)
Tuesday, December 17th 2024, 16-19 o'clock: Election office is open
Wednesday, December 18th 2024, 10-13 o'clock: Election office is open and deadline for submission of documents
Friday, December 20th 2024, 10-13 o'clock: Election office is open
Monday, January 13th 2025: Start of the election
Thursday, January 16th 2025: End of the election
Thursday, January 16th 2025, starting at about 6 p.m.: Counting of the votes