Best residents vote in municipal elections: preliminary turnout at 52.7%
Residents of Best have cast their votes for a new municipal council, with preliminary results showing a 52.7% turnout. The final outcome, shaping local governance until 2028, will be announced on 26 March—here’s what you need to know.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Turnout (Preliminary) | 52.7% |
| Final Results Announcement | 26 March 2026, 11:00 at Best Town Hall |
| Council Term | Until 1 January 2028 (merger date) |
| Missing Polling Station | No polling station 2 this year |
| Contact for Questions | Email: [not provided], Telephone: (0499) 360 999 |
| Election Page | Gemeente Best Election Page |
The municipality of Best organizes and oversees local elections to ensure democratic representation for its residents. The municipal council, once elected, plays a key role in shaping policies and decisions that directly affect daily life in Best, from infrastructure to community services.
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Preliminary results of municipal council elections
On Wednesday, 18 March 2026, the municipal council elections were held. Residents of Best cast their votes that day for a new municipal council. The final results will be announced on Thursday, 26 March. The elected municipal council will remain in office until the merger on 1 January 2028.
Preliminary results
The turnout was 52.7%.
Final results
The polling stations closed at 21:00 on 18 March. After that, the polling stations counted the votes per party. On Thursday, 19 March 2026, all votes were counted centrally at Prinsenhof Best. The final results will be determined by the Central Electoral Committee on Thursday, 26 March at 11:00 during a public session at the town hall. You are welcome to attend.
Votes counted per candidate
The minutes of this count are available on the election page of this website. On Thursday, 19 March, all votes were counted per candidate during the meeting of the municipal electoral committee (GSB). The minutes of this count can also be found on the election page on our website.
Note: no polling station 2
Polling station 2 is missing from the minutes. There was no polling station 2 this year. Therefore, there is no minutes for this polling station either.
Questions
Do you have any questions about the municipal council elections? Please contact the elections team:
- Email:
- Telephone: (0499) 360 999
General information about elections is available on the website of the Kiesraad (This link leads to an external website).