Local entity, 'Local-o-mat', is operational.
In the realm of politics, making informed decisions is crucial. This is where the Wahl-O-Mat and Local-o-Mat tools come into play, designed to aid millions of people in making informed choices.
The Wahl-O-Mat tool, employed in regional elections that took place in August 2025, was instrumental in simplifying the understanding of party positions. It provided a quick summary of party positions, helping voters to compare their views with those of the participating parties. This tool was not limited to the regional elections; it was also used in elections that occurred in the same month.
On the other hand, the Local-o-Mat tool is specifically designed for the NRW municipal elections in September. Focused on city council elections in ten cities - Aachen, Coesfeld, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Gütersloh, Haan, Cologne, Krefeld, Münster, and Witten - this tool aims to encourage engagement with municipal politics and provide a low-threshold orientation aid for often overlooked municipal elections.
The development of both tools incorporated local specifics of the participating cities. For the Local-o-Mat tool, the theses were tailored to individual cities after a comprehensive analysis of local debates and media. Similarly, the Wahl-O-Mat theses were worked out at a workshop, and after a fact check, the participating parties and voter groups were asked to submit their positions on the statements.
To ensure these tools cater to a diverse audience, teenagers and young adults from the participating municipalities were invited to participate in a multi-day workshop to help develop the theses. The final selection of topics covers not only the interests of young people but also those of all eligible voters.
As we move forward, a survey of users of the Local-o-Mat tool will examine their motivation, knowledge gain from use, and characteristics of Local-o-Mat users. This will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of these tools and how they can be improved in the future.
In essence, the Wahl-O-Mat and Local-o-Mat tools serve as valuable resources for voters, providing an overview of party positions and assisting in elections by simplifying the decision-making process. Voters can compare their positions on 30 different municipal political theses with those of the participating parties and voter groups on lokal-o-mat.de. These tools are more than just tools; they are a step towards a more informed and active electorate.
However, it is important to note that information about the composition of the Local-o-Mat research team for the 2025 municipal elections in North Rhine-Westphalia or the selection and development of the Local-o-Mat tool theses for individual cities is not currently available. Nonetheless, the impact of these tools on the election process is undeniable.
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