die Wahlbehörden
Translation
electoral authorities, election boards, electoral commissions
Examples
Die Wahlbehörden überwachen die Auszählung der Stimmen.
The electoral authorities monitor the counting of the votes.
Grammar Patterns
the electoral authorities inform The electoral authorities inform about the election day.
Similar Words
die Wahlkommission (election commission), das Wahlamt (electoral office)
Etymology
A compound of 'Wahl' (election) and 'Behörde' (authority, agency). Literally an 'election authority'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'Behörde' (authority) that handles the 'Wahl' (election).