Woudenberg voters propel GemeenteBelangen to victory in local elections with record turnout
Residents of Woudenberg have spoken: GemeenteBelangen Woudenberg (GBW) is the new leading party after securing 6 seats in the municipal council. With a record 71.26% turnout, this election reflects strong civic engagement in shaping the town’s future governance and policies.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 71.26% (up from 67.9% in 2022) |
| Total valid votes | 8,021 |
| Council seats | Increased from 15 to 17 |
| Leading party (GBW) | 37.41% (6 seats) |
| Second party (SGP) | 27.84% (5 seats) |
| Final results date | March 26, 2026 |
| New council sworn in | April 1, 2026 |
The municipality of Woudenberg oversees local governance, including the organization of municipal elections and the formation of the executive board. As the highest local authority, the municipal council shapes policies and decisions that directly impact residents' daily lives, from infrastructure to community services.
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Woudenberg holds local elections: GemeenteBelangen Woudenberg emerges as largest party
The votes have been counted and the preliminary results of the municipal elections in Woudenberg are in. A total of 71.26% of eligible residents cast their ballots. The two largest parties are GBW and the SGP. GBW secured a clear majority with 37.41% of the vote, giving it (provisionally) 6 seats. The SGP follows with 27.84% of the vote, securing (provisionally) 5 seats.
In Woudenberg, a total of 8,021 valid votes were cast at polling stations. This means that 71.26% of eligible voters turned out, which is higher than the turnout in 2022 (67.9%). Due to population growth in Woudenberg, the total number of council seats has increased from 15 to 17.
The votes were counted at the party level, resulting in the following preliminary results:
- GBW 3001 6
- SGP 2233 5
- CDA 1043 2
- PvdA/GL 768 2
- CU 612 1
- VVD 364 1
Mayor Jansen: “The turnout in these elections highlights how engaged our residents are in the future of Woudenberg. As a municipality, we can be proud of this!”
Once again, the counting went on late into the night during these elections. I would therefore like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all polling station members, counters, and the Elections team for their tremendous dedication and commitment. And I wish all parties wisdom in the next phase.
The final election results will be announced on Thursday, March 26.
What happens next?
The municipal council is the highest authority in the municipality and is directly elected by its residents. The newly elected municipal council will be sworn in on Wednesday, April 1.
Following the elections, the process of forming a new executive board begins. On Monday, March 23, a public clarification debate will take place. During this debate, the lead candidates will discuss the election results and what this means for the first steps toward forming a new executive board. The municipality of Woudenberg uses a scout to guide this process. The alderpersons are appointed by the municipal council. If the alderpersons come from within the council itself, they will resign from their council seats upon accepting their new roles, and a new council member from their party will take their place. The duration of coalition formation depends on how the negotiations proceed.