Usage Note
Wahlzettel is the paper on which a voter marks their choice. In German federal elections it shows two columns: first vote (Erststimme) for a constituency candidate and second vote (Zweitstimme) for a party list. Synonymous with Stimmzettel.
Examples
"Er faltete den Wahlzettel und warf ihn in die Urne."
Natural Translation
He folded the ballot paper and dropped it into the ballot box.
Literal Translation
He folded the ballot-paper and threw it into the ballot-box.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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