Hart van Hoorn wins municipal elections with narrow margin as voter turnout rises
Residents of Hoorn have spoken: Hart van Hoorn is the largest party in the new municipal council, closely followed by GroenLinks-PvdA. With a higher voter turnout than in 2022, three new parties will join the council, shaping local policies for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Winning Party | Hart van Hoorn (14.3%) |
| Runner-up | GroenLinks-PvdA (13.6%) |
| New Parties in Council | Forum voor Democratie, Partij voor de Dieren, SP |
| Projected Seats | Hart van Hoorn: 6, GroenLinks-PvdA: 6, Hoorn Lokaal: 4, D66: 3, CDA: 3, VVD: 3, Others: 1-2 |
| Voter Turnout | 49.4% (up from 2022) |
| Official Result Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Council Swearing-In | April 1, 2026 |
The municipality of Hoorn is responsible for organizing local elections, ensuring fair representation, and implementing policies that reflect the will of its residents. The municipal council plays a key role in decision-making on issues like housing, infrastructure, and social services.
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Election results: Hart van Hoorn secures most votes
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March 19, 2026
A preliminary result is now available. Hart van Hoorn has emerged as the largest party. GroenLinks-PvdA holds second place. Newcomers to the council include Forum voor Democratie, Partij voor de Dieren, and SP.
Initial tallies show Hart van Hoorn (14.3%) as the winner of these elections. GroenLinks-PvdA (13.6%) is the runner-up. Three new parties appear to be entering the municipal council.
Projected seat distribution
PartySeatsHart van Hoorn6GroenLinks-PvdA6Hoorn Lokaal4D663CDA3VVD3Forum voor Democratie3Sociaal Hoorn - Team Tonnaer2Hoorn Centraal (formerly Fractie Tonnaer)1ÉénHoorn1Partij voor de Dieren1HOOP!1SP1
In this projection, the parties HOE?!, H!B, and ChristenUnie do not appear to win any seats.
Voter turnout
The preliminary turnout after the first count was 49.4%. This is higher than the turnout for the previous municipal elections in 2022.
Council members announced on Thursday
On Thursday, March 19, votes will be counted at the candidate level. After this, we will know who will occupy the 35 seats. This will give us the preliminary seat distribution. The official result will be confirmed by the Central Electoral Bureau on March 26.
March 24
A clarification debate on the results will take place at the town hall on March 24. The 35 new council members will be officially sworn in on April 1.