2026 Municipal Elections: VVD Leads as Turnout Dips Below 50%
The preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council elections reveal a low turnout of 48.41%, with the VVD securing the most seats. Citizens will see shifts in local governance, impacting policies on housing, transport, and community services. Final results expected March 26.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible Voters | 24,433 |
| Turnout | 48.41% |
| Blank Votes | 201 |
| Invalid Votes | 63 |
| Votes per Party | |
| VVD | 3,196 |
| Gemeentebelangen | 2,991 |
| DUS! GroenLinks and D66 | 2,531 |
| CDA | 1,969 |
| Labour Party (PvdA) | 895 |
| Preliminary Seats | |
| VVD | 7 |
| Gemeentebelangen | 6 |
| DUS! GroenLinks and D66 | 5 |
| CDA | 4 |
| Labour Party (PvdA) | 1 |
Municipal councils play a crucial role in shaping local policies, from infrastructure to social services. The election results determine which parties will influence decisions affecting daily life in the community, such as housing, public transport, and education.
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Preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council elections
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, after 9:00 PM, votes were counted at the polling stations at the party level. The results of this count can be found on this page. This concerns a preliminary result.
Eligible voters: 24,433
Number of votes per party: 11,564Blank: 201Invalid: 63Turnout: 48.41%
Number of votes
VVD: 3,196Gemeentebelangen: 2,991DUS! GroenLinks and D66: 2,531CDA: 1,969Labour Party (PvdA): 895
Preliminary seat distribution
VVD: 7Gemeentebelangen: 6DUS! GroenLinks and D66: 5CDA: 4Labour Party (PvdA): 1
The final election results will be announced on Thursday, March 26.