Amersfoort election turnout hits 66.5% as provisional results roll in
Amersfoort residents turned out in strong numbers for the municipal council election, with 66.5% casting ballots. Provisional results are in, but final seat distribution and candidate appointments will be confirmed by March 26, shaping local governance for the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Voter Turnout | 66.5% of eligible voters participated |
| Polling Stations | 112 across Amersfoort |
| Provisional Results Date | March 18, 2026 (after quick count) |
| Central Recount Date | March 19, 2026 (Sporthal Zielhorst) |
| Final Results Announcement | March 20, 2026, 2:00 PM (publicly in town hall and live on YouTube) |
| Formal Establishment | March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM (council chamber, live on YouTube) |
| Results Publication | Amersfoort Election Results Webpage |
The municipality of Amersfoort oversees the organization and verification of local elections, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the democratic process. These results will determine the composition of the municipal council, which shapes local policies and governance for the next term.
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Provisional results of the municipal council election in Amersfoort
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 66.5% of Amersfoort voters cast their ballots in the municipal council election. The provisional results have been calculated following the first quick count of the 112 polling stations in Amersfoort. On Thursday, March 19, the municipality will recount and verify all ballot boxes again at Sporthal Zielhorst. On Friday, March 20 at 2:00 PM, Gemeente Amersfoort will announce the results of the final counts.
The provisional results after the first quick counts.
Central recount and final results
On Wednesday evening, March 18, each polling station conducted an initial quick count of the votes by party immediately after the polls closed. These counts form the basis for the provisional results. The provisional results were calculated after this first quick count from all 112 polling stations in Amersfoort.
On Thursday, March 19, the municipality will recount all ballot papers during the central (re)count. This will take place at Sporthal Zielhorst. In addition to counting votes by party, the recount will also determine how many votes each candidate received. The counts are open to the public.
From counting to final results
On Friday afternoon, March 20 at 2:00 PM, Gemeente Amersfoort will announce the outcome of the central count. At that point, it will be clear how many seats each party has won and which candidates may enter the council through preference votes. The announcement will be made publicly in the council chamber of the town hall, but can also be followed live on YouTube.
The results of the count, including the party and candidate breakdowns, will be published on the election results webpage.
On Thursday, March 26, the central electoral committee will formally establish the final results, seat distribution, and the appointment of the elected candidates. This will take place at 11:00 AM in the council chamber of the town hall and can also be followed live on YouTube.