Württemberg (electoral district)

Württemberg was a historical electoral district in Germany, used in various elections, primarily during the time of the Weimar Republic and the early years of the Federal Republic of Germany. The boundaries and specific composition of the electoral district varied depending on the electoral system and the administrative divisions in place at the time. Generally, it covered the geographical area of Württemberg, either in its entirety or in part.

During the Weimar Republic (1919-1933), Württemberg was a constituent state of the German Reich, and its electoral district was crucial in electing representatives to the Reichstag. Different electoral laws and proportional representation systems were employed, which influenced the number of seats allocated to Württemberg and the specific parties that gained representation.

After World War II, Württemberg was divided and eventually merged with Baden to form the state of Baden-Württemberg in 1952. In the initial elections for the Bundestag (the German parliament), electoral districts were established based on the existing state structures. "Württemberg" as a distinct electoral district name faded as the electoral boundaries were redefined and adjusted over time to reflect population changes and administrative reforms within Baden-Württemberg. The historical significance lies in its role representing the region of Württemberg in German parliamentary elections during periods of significant political and social change. Understanding its specific configuration requires examining the electoral laws and administrative divisions of the relevant historical period.