The Hague reveals preliminary election results: 46.4% voter turnout
The Hague has announced the preliminary results of its municipal council election, with nearly half of eligible voters casting their ballots. Final results will be confirmed on March 26, but residents can already view party-based outcomes online.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Voter Turnout | 46.39% of eligible voters |
| Polling Stations | 261 |
| Preliminary Results | Available here |
| Recount by Candidate | March 19, 2026 (second preliminary result on March 20) |
| Final Results | Announced on March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM |
| Report Counting Errors | Deadline: March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM |
The Municipality of The Hague is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the voting process. As the administrative body, it provides preliminary and final results to the public while addressing any discrepancies reported by voters.
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Preliminary results of the municipal council election in The Hague
The preliminary results of the municipal council election held on March 18, 2026, in The Hague have been announced. All votes have been counted (100%). These are the votes from all 261 polling stations in The Hague. A total of 46.39% of eligible voters in The Hague cast their ballots.
Read the preliminary results on Begin link: the Elections page, einde link. This is the first preliminary result, based on the count by party. On Thursday, March 19, the votes will be recounted, this time by candidate. A second preliminary result will follow on Friday, March 20. From that moment onward, the minutes of the polling stations will be available for viewing on Begin externe link: the Uitslagen Den Haag website (Externe link), eind externe link.
Final results
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the central polling station will convene to announce the final results. Until Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM, voters can report (suspected) counting errors to the central polling station. This can be done via the form on the Begin link: Report to the central polling station page, einde link. After the central polling station’s session, the final results will be available on the Begin externe link: Uitslagen Den Haag website (Externe link), eind externe link.