Lübeck (electoral district)

The Lübeck electoral district is a constituency used for elections to the German Bundestag. It is located in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.

Overview

The district is centered on the city of Lübeck, a major port city in northern Germany. Its constituency number is 11. It generally includes the city of Lübeck itself, as well as the Amt Berkenthin and the municipality of Groß Grönau within the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg.

Electoral History

The electoral district has been contested in every Bundestag election since the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany. The specific boundaries of the district may have been adjusted in boundary reforms over time.

Representation

The specific representatives elected to the Bundestag from the Lübeck electoral district have varied election by election, reflecting the political landscape and voter preferences at the time. The winner is determined by first-past-the-post voting. The elected representative directly represents the constituents of the Lübeck electoral district in the German parliament. Alongside the direct mandate, parties also gain representation in the Bundestag through proportional representation via party lists.