Wahlausschuss
electoral committee; election commission
noun VAHL-ows-shoos Rare
Usage Note
Wahlausschuss is the official body that certifies candidate lists, rules on appeals, and oversees election procedures; each election (federal, state, local) has its own Wahlausschuss appointed according to electoral law.
Examples
"Der Wahlausschuss ließ die Kandidatenliste nach Prüfung zu."
Natural Translation
The electoral committee admitted the candidate list after review.
Literal Translation
The election committee admitted the candidate list after examination.
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