Vlissingen residents can now use StemWijzer to prepare for 2026 municipal elections
Vlissingen locals can now use the StemWijzer tool to compare their views on local issues like housing and taxes with political parties ahead of the 18 March 2026 municipal elections. This free, interactive tool helps voters make informed choices on topics that directly impact their daily lives.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Tool | StemWijzer Vlissingen |
| Availability | From 18 February 2026 |
| Election Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Number of Statements | 30 |
| Key Topics | Housing construction, parking, local taxes |
| Development | Interactive workshop with political parties and ProDemos (December 2025) |
| Access | Free, anonymous, available online and via QR code |
| Municipality | Vlissingen, Zeeland |
| Mayor | B. van den Tillaar |
The municipality of Vlissingen is responsible for organizing local elections and ensuring residents are informed about political choices. By providing tools like the StemWijzer, the municipality aims to enhance civic engagement and transparency in local democracy.
Unfiltered ☕
Openrijk brings government news unfiltered to you. But that does cost us the necessary caffeine.
Read the full translated article below
Municipal Elections 2026: StemWijzer Vlissingen
From 18 February, residents of the municipality of Vlissingen can complete the StemWijzer to receive voting assistance when choosing for the municipal elections on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. The statements in this StemWijzer address topics that are current in our municipality and important to our residents.
Municipal themes
With the StemWijzer, voters gain insight into the key themes in local politics. Based on 30 statements about municipal themes, residents can compare their own positions with those of political parties in our municipality. Topics include housing construction, parking, and local taxes. Mayor B. van den Tillaar: "Our municipal council considers it important to make this StemWijzer available to our residents. These municipal elections are truly about something; the topics directly affect our residents. As a municipal council, we find it crucial to involve them as much as possible in these elections. That is what our local democracy deserves."
Statements
The statements were developed following an interactive workshop in December 2025. Representatives of political parties participating in these elections in our municipality discussed which topics and current issues are important for our municipality of Vlissingen. They did so together with ProDemos, the creator of the StemWijzer. This input forms the basis of the current StemWijzer.
More than 250 municipalities
StemWijzer is the most widely used voting aid in the Netherlands. It was also launched for other municipalities on 18 February. In Vlissingen, a paid version of the StemWijzer was chosen, allowing it to be interactive and incorporate input from political parties.
Completing the StemWijzer Vlissingen
The StemWijzer is free, anonymous, and accessible to everyone. You can complete the StemWijzer Vlissingen on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can also complete the StemWijzer by scanning the attached QR code.