SGP wins big in Rijssen-Holten as preliminary election results reveal new council makeup
Residents of Rijssen-Holten now know the preliminary outcome of the 2026 municipal elections. The SGP emerged as the largest party, securing 8 seats, while smaller parties like GroenLinks/PvdA gained 1. Final results will be confirmed on March 26.
| Party | Seats Won |
|---|---|
| SGP | 8 |
| CDA | 4 |
| Gemeentebelang | 4 |
| ChristenUnie | 3 |
| Forum voor Democratie | 3 |
| VVD | 2 |
| GroenLinks/PvdA | 1 |
Key Dates:
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Polling station results online | March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Deadline to report errors | March 24, 2026, 1:00 PM |
| Final results determined | March 26, 2026, 12:45 PM |
The municipality of Rijssen-Holten is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. It also handles the publication of preliminary and final results, as well as addressing any discrepancies reported by citizens.
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Preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council elections
All polling stations in Rijssen-Holten have counted the votes. This means the preliminary results of these municipal council elections are now known:
The preliminary seat distribution is as follows:
- SGP: 8
- CDA: 4
- Gemeentebelang: 4
- ChristenUnie: 3
- Forum voor Democratie: 3
- VVD: 2
- Groenlinks/PvdA: 1
Polling station results will be available from Friday
The minutes of all polling stations will be published on our website from Friday, March 20, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM. You will then also see the results per polling station. If you discover an error, you can report it until Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM. An investigation will then be conducted, and if necessary, the votes from that polling station will be recounted.
The Central Electoral Committee will determine the final results on Thursday, March 26, 2026
The meeting of the Central Electoral Committee begins at 12:45 PM and will take place in the town hall. You are cordially invited to attend!