diff --git a/wortschlucker/wortschlucker.py b/wortschlucker/wortschlucker.py
index a634498..3f83ed4 100755
--- a/wortschlucker/wortschlucker.py
+++ b/wortschlucker/wortschlucker.py
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ def new_poll(submit=None, cancel=None, author=None, title=None, description=None
             errors = errors_packed.unpack_errors()
         if errors:
             value_dict["errors"] = errors
-            return render("poll_new.html", **value_dict)
+            return render("poll_new.html", input_data=data, **value_dict)
         else:
             # create the new poll
             hash_key = get_new_hash_key()