Ommen sees higher voter turnout in 2026 municipal elections: preliminary results revealed
Residents of Ommen turned out in greater numbers for the 2026 municipal elections, with 65.42% casting their votes—up from 2022. Preliminary results are in, but final seat allocations will be confirmed later this week, shaping local governance for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Voter Turnout (2026) | 65.42% (up from 60.90% in 2022) |
| Polling Stations | 16 locations across Ommen |
| Preliminary Results | Announced at party level; candidate-level counts ongoing |
| Final Results | Expected March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Central Polling Station session) |
| Voter Turnout by Time | 11:00 AM: 15.08%, 3:00 PM: 31.18%, 6:00 PM: 47.08%, 9:00 PM: 65.42% |
| Counting Location | MFC de Carrousel, Van Reeuwijkstraat 5, 7731 EH Ommen |
The municipality of Ommen is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring fair and transparent voting processes. These elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which directly influences local policies, budgets, and community initiatives.
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Preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council elections announced
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, was entirely dedicated to the 2026 municipal council elections. The ballot boxes have now been closed, and the votes from the municipality of Ommen have been counted at all 16 polling stations at the party level. This concerns a preliminary result.
Preliminary results announced
Of all eligible voters in the municipality of Ommen, 65.42% cast their votes. In the previous municipal council elections in 2022, this figure was 60.90%. The preliminary results at the party level for the 2026 municipal council elections in the municipality of Ommen are as follows:
Results at candidate level
The votes for the election of the municipal council members (held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026) will be centrally counted at the candidate level on Thursday, March 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM at the following municipal polling station:
- Municipal polling station: MFC de Carrousel
- Address: Van Reeuwijkstraat 5
- Postcode & place: 7731 EH Ommen
The municipal polling station will finalize the preliminary results at the town hall on Chevalleraustraat 2 in Ommen on Friday, March 20, at 10:00 AM.
The definitive results will be established during the public session of the Central Polling Station. The session is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Voter turnout percentages
11:00 AM: 15.08%
3:00 PM: 31.18%
6:00 PM: 47.08%
8:00 PM: 62.77%
9:00 PM: 65.42%