Vienna Inner South (National Council electoral district)

The Vienna Inner South is a National Council electoral district in Austria. It encompasses parts of the city of Vienna, specifically the inner southern districts. As an electoral district, it is used to elect members to the National Council, the lower house of the Austrian Parliament.

The boundaries of the Vienna Inner South electoral district are defined by Austrian electoral law and may be subject to periodic adjustments to reflect population shifts and maintain proportional representation. The specific districts included typically comprise areas of the 4th (Wieden), 5th (Margareten), and 6th (Mariahilf) districts, and sometimes portions of neighboring districts. The exact boundaries are officially published prior to each National Council election.

The electoral system in Austria is a proportional representation system. Voters cast their ballots for political parties, and seats in the National Council are allocated based on the proportion of votes received by each party at the national, regional, and electoral district levels. The Vienna Inner South district contributes to the overall representation of Vienna in the National Council.

Results in the Vienna Inner South district, as with other electoral districts, are closely watched during National Council elections as they can provide insights into the political preferences of the urban population and the strength of various political parties. The demographics of the districts that comprise Vienna Inner South are generally characterized by a higher proportion of residents with higher education levels and a mix of residential and commercial areas. Historically, this district has often leaned towards certain political parties more than others.