Joe Weingarten from Bad Kreuznach: Election observer in the US election campaign 2024!

Joe Weingarten from Bad Kreuznach: Election observer in the US election campaign 2024!

Bad Kreuznach, Deutschland - Joe Weingarten, an SPD member of the Bundestag from Bad Kreuznach, is one of the twelve German election observers who accompany the US presidential election. It is located in the US state of Maryland and will monitor voting and counting in about 30 polling stations on election day. Weingarten reports of a tense atmosphere: While people live their everyday life, there is an aggressive mood in the media with numerous election advertisements and reports that reflect the nervousness before the election.

The role of the election observers is becoming increasingly important, especially in view of the fears that Donald Trump stirs up by speaks of election fraud. Weingarten emphasizes that the international observers want to provide an objective picture of the election processes. He is well informed about the legal requirements and will compare the actual processes in the polling stations with them to ensure that everything is correct.

concern about violence and election results

In some cities, tags are secured in some cities, which reinforces the concerns about possible acts of violence. Weingarten says that he has no immediate fear on the election day, but has concerns about the reactions about the election results, especially if Trump does not win. The entire election process, including counting and the transmission of the results, could be disturbed by violent protests, which makes the situation even more complicated.

The presidential election in the United States promises to be a narrow race. The foreign election observers, including Weingarten, are crucial to ensure that the election process is smooth and correct. The uncertainty about the results, especially in the decisive states, could draw the recognition of the new president and shape the political landscape in the coming weeks.