Local party ONS.Vlaardingen wins big in Vlaardingen municipal elections with record turnout
Vlaardingen residents have spoken: ONS.Vlaardingen is the clear winner of the 2026 municipal elections, securing over a quarter of the votes. With turnout up by 3%, this shift could reshape local policies on housing, sustainability, and community initiatives.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Winning Party | ONS.Vlaardingen |
| Winning Party Votes | 7,554 |
| Winning Party Percentage | 27.6% |
| Turnout | 45.58% (↑ from 42.26%) |
| Total Valid Votes | 27,409 |
| Eligible Voters | 60,450 |
| Blank Votes | 64 |
| Invalid Votes | 83 |
Top 3 Parties by Votes:
| Party | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| ONS.Vlaardingen | 7,554 | 27.6% |
| GROENLINKS / Partij van de Arbeid | 3,606 | 13.2% |
| VV2000/Leefbaar Vlaardingen | 2,323 | 8.5% |
The municipal council of Vlaardingen is responsible for local governance, including decisions on housing, infrastructure, and community services. These election results will determine the political direction and priorities for the city over the next four years.
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Preliminary results of the Vlaardingen municipal council elections of 18 March 2026
ONS.Vlaardingen (list 3) is the winner of the municipal council elections in Vlaardingen, held on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. The turnout was 45.58%, which is more than three percentage points higher than four years ago: 42.26%.
The preliminary results for the municipality of Vlaardingen are as follows:
List Votes Percentage
- 1. GROENLINKS / Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA) 3606 13.2%
- 2. VVD 1964 7.2%
- 3. ONS.Vlaardingen 7554 27.6%
- 4. SP (Socialistische Partij) 794 2.9%
- 5. VV2000/Leefbaar Vlaardingen 2323 8.5%
- 6. CDA 1637 6.0%
- 7. D66 2018 7.4%
- 8. ChristenUnie-SGP 1105 4.0%
- 9. Algemeen Ouderen Verbond (AOV) 509 1.9%
- 10. DENK 1698 6.2%
- 11. HEEL DE STAD 1917 7.0%
- 12. Beter voor Vlaardingen 1287 4.7%
- 13. 50PLUS 997 3.6%
- Total valid votes 27,409
- Blank votes: 64
- Invalid votes: 83
- Total votes cast: 27,556
- Eligible voters: 60,450
- Turnout: 45.58%