On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the election to the 19th state parliament of Rhineland-Palatinate will take place. In order to make it possible for all citizens of the city to reach the polling stations on foot, a total of 23 polling stations will be set up in the Idar-Oberstein city area. There will also be 7 postal voting boards at the Idar-Oberstein exhibition center.
Around 300 people - city employees, members of political parties and voter associations as well as volunteers - will be working in the electoral boards to ensure that the elections run smoothly. Due to the great demand, the Idar-Oberstein city administration is still looking for additional volunteer electoral assistants. Anyone who is eligible to vote can help. In addition to the good feeling of having helped in the exercise of the highest civic right, the helpers receive 30 euros in refreshment money.
- Anyone interested in working as a poll worker can contact the electoral office by calling 06781/64-1113 or -1125 or by sending an email to wahlhelfer@idar-oberstein.de. It is also possible to register digitally; a link to the online form can be found on the homepage of the municipal website www.idar-oberstein.de.