Leefbaar Capelle wins municipal election in Capelle aan den IJssel with 39% of the vote
Residents of Capelle aan den IJssel have spoken: Leefbaar Capelle leads the 2026 municipal council election with nearly 40% of the vote. The final results will be announced on 26 March, shaping local policies and community priorities for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Winning Party | Leefbaar Capelle |
| Votes for Leefbaar Capelle | 9,595 |
| Total Valid Votes | 24,476 |
| Voter Turnout | 45.2% |
| Election Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Final Results Announcement | 26 March 2026, 10:00 at the town hall council chamber |
| Notable Changes | GroenLinks and PvdA merged; Capels Bewoners Belang renamed to Wij Kleurrijk Capelle |
The municipal council of Capelle aan den IJssel is responsible for local governance, including policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services. The preliminary results guide the formation of a new council, which will influence daily life for residents over the next four years.
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Preliminary results Municipal Council Election 2026
The preliminary results of the municipal council election in Capelle aan den IJssel have been announced. Leefbaar Capelle is the largest party with 9,595 votes out of a total of 24,476 valid votes. Voter turnout was 45.2%. This was announced by the municipal polling station in the council chamber of the town hall.
This is a preliminary result; no rights may be derived from it.
Preliminary results of the municipal council election on 18 March 2026 compared to those of 2022 in terms of number of votes.
Number of votes cast
* In 2022, GroenLinks and PvdA still participated as separate parties. In this table, their votes and seats have been added together.** In 2025, Capels Bewoners Belang changed its party name to Wij Kleurrijk Capelle. Therefore, the 2022 votes are those for Capels Bewoners Belang.
Polling station reports, results per polling station and candidate
You can view the reports from all polling stations in Capelle. Such a report is called a polling station report (proces-verbaal). You can also view the results per polling station and the results per candidate.
View all polling station reports, and results in Capelle.
You can also view this on paper at the town hall. To do so, visit the Elections Team.
Counting error?
Do you think a counting error has been made at a polling station or by the Municipal Polling Station? You can report this to the Central Polling Station via the Elections Contact Form:
Report suspected counting error
Final results
No rights may be derived from this preliminary result. The Central Polling Station will announce the final results and seat allocation on Thursday, 26 March at 10:00. This will be done during a public session of the Central Polling Station in the council chamber of the town hall. You are welcome to attend.