Urk municipal elections 2026: SGP wins majority with record voter turnout
Residents of Urk have spoken: the SGP secures a strong majority in the 2026 municipal council elections, with 7 out of 19 seats. A remarkable 72.51% of voters cast their ballots, reflecting high civic engagement in local governance.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Voter Turnout | 72.51% |
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Preliminary Results Date | March 19, 2026 |
| Final Results Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Total Seats | 19 |
| Winning Party | SGP (7 seats) |
| Other Parties | Hart voor Urk (3), CDA (3), ChristenUnie (2), Gemeentebelangen (1), Krachtig Urk (1), Blank list (1), Forum voor Democratie (1) |
| Mayor | Bart Jaspers Faijer |
| Official Results Link | www.urk.nl/uitslagen-verkiezingen |
The municipality of Urk is responsible for organizing local elections, ensuring fair and transparent voting processes. These elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which plays a crucial role in shaping local policies and governance for the community.
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Results of the 2026 Urk municipal council elections
The municipality of Urk today presents the preliminary results of the municipal council elections held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Voter turnout among Urk residents was 72.51%, once again demonstrating the exceptionally high level of engagement in local governance on Urk.
Preliminary seat distribution
Based on the minutes submitted by the polling stations, the preliminary seat distribution is as follows:
- SGP 7 seats
- Hart voor Urk 3 seats
- CDA 3 seats
- ChristenUnie 2 seats
- Gemeentebelangen 1 seat
- Krachtig Urk 1 seat
- Blank list 1 seat
- Forum voor Democratie 1 seat
Preliminary vote results
Mayor Bart Jaspers Faijer: “We are grateful for this turnout and the smooth conduct of the elections. The polling station staff and counters have worked hard. Today, we are sharing the preliminary results; the final outcome will be announced on March 26, following the completion of the standard verification procedures.”
More information
All official documents, including the minutes and counts, are available via: www.urk.nl/uitslagen-verkiezingen