Overview

• The next municipal elections in Lower Saxony will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as announced by the state government on May 19, 2025.
• Voters will elect city, municipal, and collective municipality councils, as well as county councils, district councils, and the Regional Assembly of the Hannover region.
• Direct elections for lord mayors, mayors, and county administrators will also occur on the same day in areas where terms expire in October 2026.
• Polling stations will operate from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on election day, ensuring standardized voting hours across the region.
• A recently passed law restores eight-year terms for mayors and county administrators, replacing the five-year terms implemented in recent cycles.