Maasgouw election results show shift in local politics as turnout rises
Voters in Maasgouw have spoken, with preliminary results from the 2026 municipal elections revealing changes in council seat allocations. Turnout reached 49.6%, slightly up from 2022, impacting how local policies and community projects will be shaped in the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Eligible Voters | 20,443 |
| Final Turnout (9 PM) | 49.6% (up from 48.35% in 2022) |
| Seats in Council | 19 |
| Votes Needed per Seat | 533 |
| Top Party (2026) | Lokaal voor Maasgouw (1 seat gain from 2022) |
| Biggest Shift | Nieuw Links Maasgouw (PvdA/GroenLinks) enters council with 1 seat |
| Turnout Comparison (11 AM) | 13.3% (2026) vs. 18.2% (2022) |
| Total Votes Counted | 455,250 (party-level only; candidate-level counting starts tomorrow) |
The Municipality of Maasgouw oversees the organization and validation of local elections, ensuring fair representation for residents. These results will determine the political balance of the municipal council, which influences decisions on local infrastructure, social programs, and community initiatives.
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Preliminary results and turnout for the elections
Today, you were able to vote in the municipal council elections. In this news report, you will find the (interim) turnout and later today the preliminary results. Voting was possible until 9 PM. After this, votes will be counted at the party level in the polling stations.
Preliminary results
Below, you will find the preliminary results per polling station. Today, only votes per party were counted. Counting at candidate level will take place tomorrow. There are 19 seats to be allocated. For one seat, 533 votes are required.
1. Andreashal (Maasbracht)56341173105291272. Kantine Voetbalclub MBC (Maasbracht)5662913414219533. Gemeenschaps-huis Baekerhoes (Maasbracht)1961011124416754. Gemeenschaps-huis D’n Dynamiek (Linne)2681135228432595. Gemeenschaps-huis Stevensweert (Stevensweert)240603029923456. Verenigingszaal Lakerhoes (Ohé en Laak)27211138135247. Kantine BMV Sporthal Reutsdael (Heel)5022710116363928. Dorpshoes D'n Driehook (Wessem)54912399940419. Gemeenschaps-huis "t Leuke" (Beegden)485646884966210. Trefpunt 1711 (Thorn)2611119735117113411. Cultureel centrum "Don Bosco" (Heel)4332068158738912. Kantine Voetbalvereniging Linne (Linne)217105662854171Total455250314492027608872
Below, you can see the seat allocation compared to the 2022 election results.
Party / year20262022Lokaal Belang98Lokaal voor Maasgouw13CDA33VVD43D6611Pvda/Groen Links11 (as Nieuw Links Maasgouw)Total1919
In the above preliminary results, blank votes and invalid votes have not been included. These will be published with the preliminary results.
Turnout
In our municipality, 20,443 residents were eligible to vote in the municipal council elections. Below, you can see the interim and final preliminary turnout. The chart below shows the turnout per polling station. The turnout at 9 PM was 49.6%. This is slightly higher than in 2022.
Time2026202211:00 AM13.3%18.2%1:00 PM20.6%23.9%5:00 PM33.2%35.6%7:00 PM43.2%43.8%9:00 PM49.6%48.35%