18. November 2025
Vote on
Election Day
You’ll receive a polling card about 5 days before election day. It shows where to vote. Bring it to the polling place.
If you don’t receive it, contact Kolding Citizen Service (Borgerservice) and they’ll help you vote.
Make your voice heard
Quick facts
When: Election Day (municipal & regional) – polling places are typically open 08:00–20:00.
Where: The address on your polling card (valgkort).
What to bring: Your polling card. If you don’t have it, bring valid ID (passport, Danish driver’s license, national ID, residence permit).
How to vote: In the booth, mark one X — either for a party list or for a candidate on a list.
Help in English: Ask at the polling place or contact us before you go.
Step-by-step at the polling place
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Go to the address shown on your polling card.
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Show your polling card to the election officials. (No card? Show valid ID instead.)
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You’ll receive a ballot (and can ask a question if you’re unsure).
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Enter the voting booth. Mark one X clearly: either next to a party or next to a candidate under that party.
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Fold the ballot so your vote is not visible.
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Place the ballot in the ballot box and you’re done.
Tip: If you make a mistake, you can ask for a new ballot before you cast your vot
What’s on the ballot?
Municipal (Kolding City Council):
Parties with their candidate lists.
Regional (Region of Southern Denmark):
Parties with their candidate lists.
You may vote by party (one X by the party name) or by candidate (one X by a specific candidate under that party). Either counts as one valid vote.
Voting do’s & don’ts
Do make a single, clear X in the correct box.
Do ask for a new ballot if you make a mistake.
Don’t write your name or extra marks on the ballot.
Don’t take photos in the booth. Voting is secret.