Vlissingen's 2026 municipal elections see slight dip in voter turnout
Vlissingen's municipal council elections on March 18, 2026, saw a turnout of 44.48%, a minor decrease from 2022. Residents voted across 24 polling stations, shaping local governance for the next term. Final seat allocations will be announced today.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Turnout (2026) | 44.48% |
| Turnout (2022) | 44.62% |
| Eligible voters | 37,238 |
| Number of polling stations | 24 |
| Valid votes | 16,483 |
| Invalid votes | 39 |
| Blank votes | 40 |
| Top party by votes | GREENLEFT / Labour Party |
| Top party seats | 4 |
| Votes for top party | 1,943 |
The municipality of Vlissingen organizes and oversees local elections, ensuring democratic representation for its residents. These elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which influences local policies, budgets, and community initiatives.
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Preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council elections
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the municipal council elections took place. Residents were able to cast their votes at 24 polling stations. The municipality of Vlissingen has finalized the election with a turnout of 44.48% (out of a total of 37,238 eligible voters). In the 2022 municipal council elections, this figure was 44.62%.
- The results per candidate will be announced on Thursday, March 19, on our website www.vlissingen.nl/verkiezingen.
List No. Party designation Seats Votes1 Souburg-Ritthem Party 3 1,8662 GREENLEFT / Labour Party (PvdA) 4 1,943 Local Party Vlissingen 3 1,6994 PERSPECTIVE ON Vlissingen! (POV) 2 1,1185 VVD 3 1,4046 Reformed Political Party (SGP) 2 1,287 50PLUS 2 1,0628 SP (Socialist Party) 1 6139 D66 3 1,43610 Forum for Democracy 3 1,57911 CDA 2 1,0712 Christian Union 45013 Souburg Interest 40914 Pro Vlissingen 1 557Valid votes 16,483Invalid votes 39Blank 40Number of voters 16,562Number of eligible voters 37,238Turnout 44.48%