Zutphen municipal elections see record turnout as preliminary results roll in
Residents of Zutphen are witnessing a historic moment as 61% of eligible voters cast their ballots in the municipal council elections, the highest turnout since 1994. Follow live updates as preliminary results shape the future local governance of the Gelderland municipality.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 61% (highest since 1994) |
| Total votes cast | 24,368 |
| Blank/invalid votes | 91 |
| Polling stations counted | 24 (77.4% of votes) |
| Initial polling stations | 13 (41.9% of votes) |
| Municipality | Zutphen, Gelderland |
| Election date | March 18, 2026 |
The municipality of Zutphen is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. These elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which directly influences local policies, budgets, and community projects.
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Election Results Evening for Municipal Council Elections
On this page, we will keep you updated on Wednesday evening, March 18, with the results of the municipal council elections in the municipality of Zutphen.
You can follow the livestream of the election results evening, and we will post interim results on this page several times.
Livestream of the Election Results Evening
Today, 61% of eligible voters cast their ballots. This is a very high turnout. The last time turnout was this high was in 1994.
Update 00:30
The preliminary results after counting the votes from all polling stations have been announced during the election results evening. A total of 24,368 votes were cast, of which 91 were blank or invalid.
Update 23:30
77.4% of the votes have now been counted. These are the votes from 24 polling stations.
Preliminary Results of the First 24 Polling Stations: Percentage of Votes per Party
Preliminary Results of the First 24 Polling Stations: Number of Votes per Party
Update 23:00
Just now, the preliminary results of the first 13 polling stations were presented. This accounts for 41.9% of the votes. These results are not yet representative of the final outcome.