D66 wins Tynaarlo municipal election 2026 as voter turnout surges above national average
Residents of Tynaarlo have spoken: D66 is set to lead the new municipal council after securing the most seats in the 2026 election. With voter turnout at 64.7%, local engagement outpaced the national average, signaling strong civic participation in shaping the municipality’s future.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| D66 | 2,842 | 15.93% | 4 |
| GroenLinks | 2,601 | 14.58% | 4 |
| VVD | 2,143 | 12.01% | 3 |
| Leefbaar Gemeentebelangen | 2,322 | 13.01% | 3 |
| Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA) | 1,778 | 9.96% | 3 |
| Tynaarlo Vooruit | 2,290 | 12.83% | 3 |
| CDA | 1,167 | 6.54% | 2 |
| ChristenUnie | 803 | 4.50% | 1 |
| Liberaal Tynaarlo.Nu | 1,679 | 9.41% | 2 |
| Blank list (SamSam) | 76 | 0.43% | 0 |
Voter Turnout: 64.7% (National average: 56.4%) Next Steps: Final results confirmed on March 26; new council installed April 1.
The municipality of Tynaarlo oversees local governance, including spatial planning, social services, and public infrastructure. These election results will shape policy priorities and coalition agreements for the next four years, directly influencing daily life in the region.
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Preliminary results of Tynaarlo municipal council election 2026: D66 emerges as largest party
The preliminary results of the municipal council election in the municipality of Tynaarlo have been announced. Based on the current count, D66 has emerged as the largest party. Newcomers Tynaarlo Vooruit and VVD also made significant gains, each securing three seats. Leefbaar Gemeentebelangen lost three seats. Voter turnout this year was 64.7%.
Results
- D66 – 2,842 votes / 15.93% / 4 seats
- GroenLinks – 2,601 votes / 14.58% / 4 seats
- VVD – 2,143 votes / 12.01% / 3 seats
- Leefbaar Gemeentebelangen – 2,322 votes / 13.01% / 3 seats
- Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA) – 1,778 votes / 9.96% / 3 seats
- Tynaarlo Vooruit – 2,290 votes / 12.83% / 3 seats
- CDA – 1,167 votes / 6.54% / 2 seats
- ChristenUnie – 803 votes / 4.50% / 1 seat
- Liberaal Tynaarlo.Nu – 1,679 votes / 9.41% / 2 seats
- Blank list (SamSam) – 76 votes / 0.43% / 0 seats
Note: These are preliminary results. The final results will be confirmed on March 26.
Voter turnout
Voter turnout for this election was 64.7%, significantly higher than the national average of 56.4%.
Next steps
- Final results will be confirmed on March 26 at 10:00 AM.
- Once confirmed, the definitive seat distribution will be announced.
- On March 31, outgoing council members will bid farewell.
- The new municipal council will be installed on April 1.
Formation of the new executive board
Following the confirmation of the final results, parties will begin negotiations on a potential coalition. Once an agreement is reached, the new aldermen will be proposed and appointed by the municipal council.
The candidate-level results are available from Thursday evening, March 19, at tynaarlo.nl.