Venlo election night: Preliminary results show 47.5% voter turnout as final count awaits
Venlo's municipal elections saw nearly half of eligible voters cast their ballots. Preliminary results are in, but final seat distribution and candidate-level details will be confirmed on March 26, impacting local governance for the next term.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Voter Turnout (Preliminary) | 47.5% of eligible voters |
| Polling Stations Closed | 21:00 on March 18, 2024 |
| Preliminary Final Results | Published on March 18, 2024 (party-level) |
| Candidate-Level Results | Preliminary results on March 20, 2024 |
| Final Election Results | Officially determined on March 26, 2024 |
| Source for Updates | venlo.nl/verkiezing |
The Municipality of Venlo organizes and oversees local elections to ensure democratic representation in the municipal council. These elections determine the political composition of the council, which influences local policy decisions and governance for the coming years.
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Live blog election night March 18
Welcome to the live blog of the municipal council elections in the municipality of Venlo.
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Final election results on March 26
On Thursday, March 26, the central electoral board will officially determine the final results and seat distribution during a public session. The final election results will then be published on venlo.nl/verkiezing.
Candidate-level results to follow on Friday, March 20
On Thursday, March 19, the central counting process will take place. This is when the votes will be counted at the candidate level. Once this counting is completed, the preliminary candidate-level results will be published on Friday, March 20 on venlo.nl/verkiezing.
23:50: Preliminary final results
47.5% of eligible voters in the municipal council elections cast their ballots. View the preliminary final results at the party level below.
Number of votes (preliminary)
Percentage of votes (preliminary)
23:20: Third interim preliminary results
The third interim preliminary results are in. A large portion of the votes has now been counted, but the preliminary final results will follow later. The latest graphs with the current standings can be found below.
Number of votes (preliminary)
Percentage of votes (preliminary)
22:55: Second interim preliminary results
New interim preliminary results are now available. The updated graphs are shown below. We will post a new update as soon as more data becomes available.
Number of votes (preliminary)
Percentage of votes (preliminary)
22:35: First interim preliminary results
The first interim preliminary results of the municipal council elections in the municipality of Venlo are in. This concerns a portion of the counted polling stations. The figures provide an initial impression but may still change as more polling stations are included in the count. The graphs showing the current standings can be viewed below. The next update will follow as soon as new counts become available.
Number of votes (preliminary)
Percentage of votes (preliminary)
22:05: NOS exit poll for Venlo in
The NOS exit poll for the municipality of Venlo has just been announced. The exit poll provides an initial impression of the preliminary election results in the municipality of Venlo. View the NOS exit poll below.
21:00: Polling stations closed
The polling stations have now closed. The counting process is beginning. We expect the first preliminary results at the party level later this evening. As soon as the first preliminary results are available, they will be published here.
20:00: Final voting round underway
The polling stations remain open until 21:00. In various locations, it is getting busier as people stop by after work to cast their votes.