Laarbeek municipal elections see higher turnout: PNL wins most seats
Laarbeek residents turned out in greater numbers for the municipal council elections, with 51.7% casting their votes. The preliminary results show PNL securing the most seats, shaping local governance for the coming years and impacting community policies and services.
| Party | Votes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 3,677 | 7 |
| De Werkgroep | 1,037 | 2 |
| Algemeen Belang Laarbeek (ABL) | 1,897 | 4 |
| CDA | 1,126 | 2 |
| Ouderen Appèl – Hart voor Laarbeek | 1,045 | 2 |
| GroenLinks/PvdA | 948 | 2 |
| Voter Turnout | 51.7% | - |
The municipal electoral board oversees the election process, ensuring fair and accurate vote counting. Municipal councils play a crucial role in local governance, influencing policies and services that directly affect residents' daily lives.
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Preliminary results of municipal council elections
Yesterday’s municipal council election day proceeded smoothly and successfully. Voter turnout reached 51.7%, higher than in the previous elections (nearly 49%).
During the results evening, the preliminary party-level results were announced around half past twelve. The municipal electoral board has today verified and confirmed the results.
The overview of votes per candidate per party and the minutes can be viewed on the results page.
Based on the votes received, the seat distribution for the new municipal council is as follows:
Preliminary results per party
PNL: 3,677 votes, 7 seats
De Werkgroep: 1,037 votes, 2 seats
Algemeen Belang Laarbeek (ABL): 1,897 votes, 4 seats
CDA: 1,126 votes, 2 seats
Ouderen Appèl – Hart voor Laarbeek: 1,045 votes, 2 seats
GroenLinks/PvdA: 948 votes, 2 seats