But the ballots are tallied quickly, and the new shape of Germany’s political landscape is likely to be visible within hours. Here’s what Election Day will look like, and what to watch for. But this year, because the race is tight, it could be a few more hours before a clear picture emerges. Only mail-in ballots received by 6 p.m. Sunday will be counted. These get updated throughout the evening until a fairly clear picture emerges of which party is winning.

Source: New York Times September 26, 2021 12:56 UTC