Hengelo's municipal elections reveal early trends as polling stations close
Hengelo's 2026 municipal elections have concluded with a 50.3% voter turnout. Early results show BurgerBelangen leading, but these are preliminary figures. Your vote helps shape local policies affecting daily life, from infrastructure to community services.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Voter Turnout | 50.3% (67,917 eligible voters) |
| Preliminary Leading Party | BurgerBelangen (16.8% based on 33/40 polling stations) |
| Total Votes Counted (23:15) | 25,269 votes (33/40 polling stations) |
| Polling Stations | 40 locations across Hengelo |
| Comparison with 2022 | 2022 final turnout: 50.07% |
| Top Parties (Preliminary) | BurgerBelangen (16.8%), GL/PvdA (12.6%), VVD (11.4%), CDA (10.6%) |
The municipality of Hengelo organizes and oversees local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. These elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which influences local decision-making on issues like housing, education, and public services.
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Liveblog: Polling stations close for municipal elections
On this page, we will keep you updated today on developments surrounding the municipal elections in Hengelo.
The polling stations have now closed. Below are the preliminary results at the party level.
Voter turnout in Hengelo is 50.3%. Voters: thank you for coming to the polling station!✏️
23:30
The chart below shows the preliminary results of the 2026 municipal elections and a comparison with the 2022 results.
23:15
Below are the preliminary standings based on 33 of the 40 polling stations (a total of 25,269 votes counted so far):
- BurgerBelangen: 16.8%
- GL/PvdA: 12.6%
- VVD: 11.4%
- SP: 7.9%
- CDA: 10.6%
- D66: 7.8%
- ANDERS: 7.1%
- ProHengelo: 3.6%
- PVV: 4.1%
- HengeloseBurgers: 3.7%
- ChristenUnie: 2.4%
- Forum voor Democratie: 7.1%
- Volt: 1.6%
- 50PLUS: 3.5%
Once again: these are preliminary results based on 33 of the 40 polling stations.
22:48
Below are the preliminary standings based on 23 of the 40 polling stations (a total of 15,672 votes counted so far):
- BurgerBelangen: 17.2%
- GL/PvdA: 12.2%
- VVD: 11.1%
- SP: 8.0%
- CDA: 11.1%
- D66: 7.4%
- ANDERS: 7.3%
- ProHengelo: 3.6%
- PVV: 4.1%
- HengeloseBurgers: 3.6%
- ChristenUnie: 2.4%
- Forum voor Democratie: 7.2%
- Volt: 1.4%
- 50PLUS: 3.5%
22:30
The following polling stations have reported preliminary results: Stichting Hey Pa (Oversteweg 2), Wijkcentrum De Sterrentuin (polling station A, Neptunusstraat 51), Wijkcentrum De Sterrentuin (polling station B, Neptunusstraat 51), former primary school De Zevensprong (polling station A, Coornhertstraat 3), Sportpark Slangenbeek ATC'65 (Torenlaan 60).
Below are the preliminary standings based on 16 of the 40 polling stations (a total of 9,765 votes counted so far):
- BurgerBelangen: 18.1%
- GL/PvdA: 10.8%
- VVD: 10.5%
- SP: 7.6%
- CDA: 11.8%
- D66: 7.0%
- ANDERS: 7.5%
- ProHengelo: 3.5%
- PVV: 4.4%
- HengeloseBurgers: 3.6%
- ChristenUnie: 2.2%
- Forum voor Democratie: 7.9%
- Volt: 1.4%
- 50PLUS: 3.7%
22:00
Preliminary results from several polling stations have now been received.
In Wijkcentrum 't Lansink (Twijnstraat 6-8), Wijkhuys Weidedorp (Curacaostraat 10), Baptistengemeente Hengelo (Oldenzaalsestraat 260), Denksportcentrum Hengelo (César Franckstraat 36 d), former primary school De Zevensprong (polling station B, Coornhertstraat 3) and Nivoncentrum Hengelo (Lodewijkstraat 1), the votes have been counted for the first time. This involves a total of 3,188 votes. Below are the preliminary percentages per party in these polling stations:
- BurgerBelangen: 18.2%
- GL/PvdA: 12.8%
- VVD: 9.7%
- SP: 9.7%
- CDA: 7.9%
- D66: 6.9%
- ANDERS: 7.6%
- ProHengelo: 4.2%
- PVV: 4.4%
- HengeloseBurgers: 4.2%
- ChristenUnie: 2.2%
- Forum voor Democratie: 6.9%
- Volt: 1.7%
- 50PLUS: 3.6%
Once again: these are preliminary results based on 6 of the 40 polling stations.
21:00
The polling stations have now closed.
We are now awaiting the first preliminary results. We expect to be able to share the first preliminary results here around 22:30.
16:30
Voter turnout at 16:00 was 27.13%. Of the 67,917 eligible voters in our municipality, 18,426 (27.13%) had cast their votes between 07:30 and 16:00.
16:00
Mayor Sander Schelberg cast his vote at the town hall today.
The polling stations remain open until 21:00 this evening!
You can vote at 40 different locations throughout the city.
11:30
Voter turnout at 11:00 was 10.37%.
Unfortunately, we cannot compare this with four years ago. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the elections were spread over three days at that time.
The final turnout in 2022 was 50.07%.
07:30
Good morning!🌞 Today is Wednesday, March 18, and it's municipal election day. Polling stations are open from 07:30 to 21:00. Bring your polling card and ID. Cast your vote today!✏️