Dantumadiel election yields tight race: Gemeentebelangen and Sociaal Links tie for lead
Residents of Dantumadiel have spoken in the municipal council election, with Gemeentebelangen Dantumadiel and Sociaal Links emerging as the top parties, each securing 4 seats. The final results will be confirmed next week, shaping local governance for the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total votes cast | 9,089 |
| Voter turnout | 59.76% |
| Largest party | Gemeentebelangen Dantumadiel (4 seats) |
| Second largest party | Sociaal Links (4 seats) |
| Third largest party | CDA (3 seats) |
| Central counting date | March 19, 2026, 09:30 |
| Location of central counting | De Kruisweg, Damwâld |
| Final results confirmation | March 26, 2026, 15:30 |
| Location of confirmation | Town hall, Damwâld |
The municipality of Dantumadiel is responsible for organizing local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. The results of these elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which plays a key role in shaping local policies and governance.
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Preliminary results of the municipal council election in Dantumadiel
In the municipal council election in Dantumadiel, Gemeentebelangen Dantumadiel, Sociaal Links, and the CDA received the most votes. A total of 9,089 residents cast their ballots. This represents a turnout of 59.76 percent.
Preliminary results
The preliminary results show that Gemeentebelangen Dantumadiel has become the largest party in Dantumadiel with 4 seats, followed by Sociaal Links with 4 seats and the CDA with 3 seats.
On Thursday, March 19, all votes will be recounted during the central counting process. This will take place starting at 09:30 at De Kruisweg in Damwâld. During the central counting, votes will be tallied and verified per candidate. Among other things, it will be determined how many preference votes candidates have received. Residents are welcome to attend.
The preliminary seat distribution in the municipal council of Dantumadiel is as follows:
Final results
The official election results will be confirmed by the Central Electoral Committee during a public meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 15:30 in the town hall in Damwâld.
Residents are also welcome to attend this meeting.
More information about the election can be found at www.dantumadiel.frl/verkiezingen