Amersfoort election preliminary results in: 66.5% voter turnout as final count approaches
Amersfoort residents have spoken: 66.5% cast their votes in the municipal election. Preliminary results are in, but the final count on Friday will reveal seat distribution and council members. Stay tuned for live updates on seat allocation and preference votes.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Voter Turnout | 66.5% |
| Polling Stations | 112 |
| Preliminary Results Date | March 18, 2026 (after quick count) |
| Central Recount Date | March 19, 2026 (Sporthal Zielhorst) |
| Final Results Announcement | March 20, 2026, 2:00 PM (Town Hall or YouTube) |
| Formal Results Date | March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM (YouTube) |
| Results Publication | Amersfoort Election Results |
The Municipality of Amersfoort oversees the organization and execution of local elections, ensuring transparency and accuracy in vote counting. It is responsible for announcing results and formally appointing elected council members, which directly impacts local governance and representation.
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Preliminary results municipal election in Amersfoort
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 66.5% of Amersfoort voters cast their ballots in the municipal election. The preliminary results have been calculated following the first quick count of the 112 polling stations in Amersfoort. On Thursday, March 19, the municipality will recount and verify all ballot boxes again at Sporthal Zielhorst. On Friday, March 20 at 2:00 PM, the Municipality of Amersfoort will announce the results of the final counts.
The preliminary results after the first quick counts.
Central recount and final results
On Wednesday evening, March 18, each polling station conducted an initial quick count at the party level immediately after the polls closed. This count forms the basis for the preliminary results. The preliminary results were calculated after this first quick count from all 112 polling stations in Amersfoort.
On Thursday, March 19, the municipality will recount all ballot papers during the central (re)count. This will take place at Sporthal Zielhorst. In addition to counting votes per party, we will also determine how many votes each candidate received. The counts are public.
From counting to final results
On Friday afternoon, March 20 at 2:00 PM, the Municipality of Amersfoort will announce the outcome of the central count. At that time, it will be clear how many seats each party has won and which candidates may enter the council through preference votes. The announcement will be made publicly in the council chamber of the town hall, but can also be followed live on YouTube.
This count and the corresponding results per party and per candidate will also be published on the election results webpage.
On Thursday, March 26, the central polling station will formally establish the final results, seat distribution, and the appointment of the elected candidates. This will take place at 11:00 AM in the council chamber of the town hall and can also be followed live on YouTube.