Local party gains ground in Leusden municipal elections as voter turnout rises
Preliminary results from Leusden’s 2026 municipal elections show a shift in local politics, with Lokaal Belangrijk leading and Leusden Vooruit making significant gains. Higher voter turnout suggests increased civic engagement, but final results are pending until March 26.
| Political Party | Votes Cast | % of Votes 2026 | % of Votes 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokaal Belangrijk | 4,842 | 28.7% | 27.9% |
| D66 & GROENLINKS / PvdA | 4,395 | 26.0%* | D66: 9.7%, GL-PvdA: 15.1% |
| CDA | 2,356 | 14.0% | 15.3% |
| VVD | 1,903 | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| ChristenUnie-SGP | 1,137 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Leusden Vooruit | 2,244 | 13.3% | 8.2% |
| Voter Turnout | 66.54% | 64.45% |
Municipal councils play a crucial role in local governance, shaping policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services. The preliminary results reflect voter sentiment ahead of the final count, which will determine the political landscape for the next four years.
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Preliminary Results of the 2026 Municipal Council Elections
This is the preliminary result of the 2026 municipal council elections. The final result of the municipal council elections will be announced on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council elections
Political party Number of votes cast Percentage % of votes 2026 Percentage % of votes 2022
Lokaal Belangrijk 4842 28.7% 27.9%
D66 & GROENLINKS / PvdA 4395 26.0% * D66 9.7% * GroenLinks PvdA 15.1%
CDA 2356 14.0% 15.3%
VVD 1903 11.3% 10.3%
ChristenUnie-SGP 1137 6.7% 8.4%
Leusden Vooruit 2244 13.3% 8.2%
- Voter turnout 66.54%
- In 2022, voter turnout was 64.45%