Polling stations in Bavaria have closed, with voter turnout slightly increased and results to be reported gradually without preliminary projections.
Polling stations across Bavaria closed at 6 PM for the local elections, marking the end of the voting period, and efforts are now focused on counting the ballots. Unlike federal and state elections where predictions and projections are made based on exit polls, there will be no immediate estimates or projections available this time. Voter turnout has shown a slight increase, particularly in major cities, highlighting a growing interest in local governance.