die Erststimme
Translation
first vote, constituency vote
Examples
Mit der Erststimme wählt man einen Kandidaten.
With the first vote, you elect a candidate.
Er gab seine Erststimme dem lokalen Politiker.
He gave his first vote to the local politician.
Grammar Patterns
to give one's first vote ((to sb.)) You give your first vote to a candidate.
Similar Words
Direktstimme (direct vote)
Etymology
Compounded from 'Erst-' (first) and 'Stimme' (vote). This is the 'first vote' cast for a specific candidate in a constituency.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'first' and most direct vote you cast for an individual to represent your district.