2026 Municipal Elections: Preliminary Turnout at 63.49% as Final Results Awaited
The 2026 municipal council elections have seen a preliminary turnout of 63.49%, with final results set to be announced today in Diever. These elections shape local governance, impacting community services, budgets, and policies for residents across the municipality.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Turnout | 63.49% |
| Final Results Announcement | March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM at Diever Town Hall |
| Polling Stations Open | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Accessible Polling Stations | 9 out of 18 locations (e.g., Town Hall Diever, Village House Wilhelminaoord) |
| Preliminary Seat Changes | One party gains a seat (from 0 to 1), others maintain previous positions |
Municipal councils play a crucial role in local governance, overseeing community services, budgets, and infrastructure projects. The central electoral committee ensures the integrity and transparency of the election process, from voting to result verification.
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Preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council elections
Preliminary turnout: 63.49%
On Monday, March 23 at 10:00 AM, the definitive results of the municipal council elections will be announced during a public session of the central electoral committee. This session will take place at the town hall in Diever and is open to the public.
Polling stations will be open from 07:30 to 21:00.
- Community Centre Dingspilhuus, Hoofdstraat 88, Diever
- Villa Nova, Dorpsstraat 38, Zorgvlied
- Village House Oens Huus, Haarsmastraat 2, Wapse
- Our Village House, Linthorst Homanstraat 14, Wilhelminaoord
- Care Centre De Weyert, Weverslaan 1a, Dwingeloo (entrance Broeklaan)
- Neighbourhood House De Gowe, Tolweg 1, Dwingeloo
- Country Hotel De Börken, Lhee 76, Dwingeloo
- Village House De Veldkei, Veldkamp 77, Havelte
- Village House De Wiekslag, Oude Dijk 57, Wapserveen
- Village House De Vlasbarg'n, Vijverlaan 2, Uffelte
- Village House De Stobbe, Linthorst Homanstraat 22, Darp
- The Edge of Havelte, Wandelbosweg 10, Havelte
- The Tippe, Lesturgeonplein 5, Vledder
- Town Hall, Raadhuislaan 1, Diever
- 't Hof van Dwingeloo, Drift 1, Dwingeloo
- Fire Station, Kerkhoflaan 2, Vledder
Polling stations 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14 are accessible for people with disabilities.
1. Village House Hart van Diever, Diever
2. Hotel Villa Nova, Zorgvlied
3. Village House Oens Huus, Wapse
4. Our Village House, Wilhelminaoord
5. Grand café De Brink, Dwingeloo
6. Neighbourhood House De Gowe, Dwingeloo
7. Country Hotel De Börken, Dwingeloo
8. Village House De Veldkei 2, Havelte
9. Village House De Wiekslag, Wapserveen
10. Village House de Vlasbarg'n, Uffelte
11. Neighbourhood House De Stobbe, Darp
12. Nije Wheeme, Havelte
13. Restaurant De Tippe, Vledder
14. Town Hall, Diever
15. De Weyert, Dwingeloo
16. Fire Station, Vledder
17. Village House De Veldkei 1, Havelte
18. Mobile polling station
Total
Preliminary seat distribution
6 (previously 6)
5 (previously 5)
3 (previously 3)
2 (previously 2)
1 (previously 0)