die Kommunalwahl
Translation
local elections, municipal elections
Examples
Die Kommunalwahlen finden alle fünf Jahre statt.
The local elections take place every five years.
Grammar Patterns
an ((den Kommunalwahlen)) teilnehmen (to participate in the local elections) Many citizens participate in the local elections.
Similar Words
Lokalwahlen (local elections); Antonyms: Bundestagswahl (federal election), Europawahl (European election)
Etymology
A compound of Kommunal (municipal) + Wahl (election).
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'Wahl' (election) for the 'Kommune' (community/municipality).