Alkmaar voters propel GreenLeft-Labour Party to victory in municipal elections
Residents of Alkmaar have spoken: the GreenLeft-Labour Party is the new leading force in the municipal council, securing 20.3% of votes. With turnout up, this shift could shape local policies on sustainability, housing, and community initiatives for years to come.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Winning Party | GreenLeft-Labour Party |
| Vote Share | 20.3% |
| Runner-up | D66 (12.8%) |
| Third Place | Local party BAS (11.2%) |
| Turnout | 53.1% (up from 51.9% in 2022) |
| Total Voters | 48,168 |
| Eligible Voters | 90,763 |
| Parties Participated | 14 |
| Newcomer with Seat | Status Quo |
| Official Results Date | March 26, 2026 |
Municipal councils in the Netherlands play a crucial role in local governance, overseeing policies on housing, sustainability, and public services. The Alkmaar municipal council will now enter coalition talks to form a new executive board, shaping the city’s future direction.
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GreenLeft-Labour Party emerges as largest in Alkmaar municipal elections
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Alkmaar cast their votes for a new municipal council. During the results evening at the Grote Kerk, it became clear that GreenLeft-Labour Party had become the largest party.
The party received 20.3% of the vote. D66 finished second with 12.8%. Local party BAS came in third with 11.2%. In total, 53.1% of eligible voters cast a ballot. This is slightly higher than in the previous elections in 2022, when turnout was 51.9%.
Newcomer Status Quo appears to have secured a seat. Volt is likely just short of winning a seat. The Christian Union is expected to lose its seat.
A total of 14 parties participated in the elections.
Turnout higher than last time
In total, 48,168 Alkmaar residents voted. 90,763 residents were eligible to cast their ballots. This results in a turnout of 53.1%, which is higher than four years ago.
What happens next?
On Thursday, March 19, all votes will be counted per candidate. The preliminary results per candidate will be announced on Friday, March 20 during a meeting in the Prinsenzaal of the town hall.
The official results will be determined by the Central Electoral Committee on Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 AM during a public session.
Curious about how the results are determined? In the Netherlands, votes are counted by hand and checked multiple times. More information on how this works:
The table below shows the preliminary results at the list level.