Valkenswaard election results reveal voter shift as turnout rises
Residents of Valkenswaard have spoken: voter turnout surged to 55.2% in this year’s municipal elections, up from four years ago. The preliminary results show a shift in party preferences, with VOTE leading the pack. Final seat distribution will be announced on March 26.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total votes cast | 14,425 |
| Voter turnout | 55.2% (up from previous election) |
| Leading party | VOTE (3,990 votes) |
| Final results date | March 26, 10:00 AM |
| Location | Valkenswaard, Noord-Brabant |
| Parties & votes | H&G: 2,579, GroenLinks/PvdA: 1,305, CDA: 1,518, VVD: 993, D66: 803, Valkenswaard Lokaal: 1,818, Forum voor Democratie: 1,368 |
The municipality of Valkenswaard is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring transparency and accuracy in vote counting. These results shape the composition of the municipal council, which influences local policies and governance for the next four years.
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Preliminary results of municipal council elections announced
Today, the votes at the candidate level have been counted at the municipal polling station in De Wedert. Following the preliminary results at the party level last night, the preliminary results at the candidate level are now also known.
You can find the minutes with the full preliminary results of the municipal council elections on our website: www.valkenswaard.nl/gemeenteraadsverkiezingen-2026
Summary of the preliminary results A total of 14,425 residents of the municipality of Valkenswaard cast their votes. This represented 55.2% of eligible voters, meaning more residents voted than in the municipal council elections four years ago.
Number of votes per party
H&G: 2,579 VOTE: 3,990 GroenLinks/PvdA: 1,305 CDA: 1,518 VVD: 993 D66: 803 Valkenswaard Lokaal: 1,818 Forum voor Democratie: 1,368
The final results with the seat distribution will be announced by the central polling station during the public session on Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 AM. This will take place in the council chamber at the town hall.