Delft election results in: GroenLinks-PvdA holds majority as new parties gain ground
Delft's municipal council elections saw a slight increase in voter turnout, with GroenLinks-PvdA retaining its lead. Newcomers PVV, Forum voor Democratie, and Partij voor de Dieren secured seats, reshaping the local political landscape for the next four years.
| Party | Seats 2026 | Seats 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GroenLinks-PvdA | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| STIP | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| D66 | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Hart voor Delft | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| VVD | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CDA | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Onafhankelijk Delft | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| SP | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| ChristenUnie | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Volt | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| PVV | 1 | - | +1 |
| Forum voor Democratie | 1 | - | +1 |
| Partij voor de Dieren | 1 | - | +1 |
| Voter Turnout | 54.7% | 51.6% | +3.1% |
The municipal council of Delft is responsible for local governance, including policies on housing, infrastructure, and public services. These election results determine the political composition of the council, which will shape decision-making for the city over the next four years.
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Preliminary final results announced
In a packed city hall, Mayor Alexander Pechtold announced the preliminary results of the municipal council elections on Thursday, March 19, shortly after midnight. Voter turnout was 54.7%. In 2022, 51.6% of Delft voters cast their ballots.
GroenLinks-PvdA remains the largest party
GroenLinks and PvdA together won 9 seats and will continue as the merged party GroenLinks-PvdA with 9 seats on the council. STIP lost one seat, dropping to 5 seats. D66 gained one seat, increasing its representation from 6 to 7 seats compared to 2022. Hart voor Delft, which had 5 seats in 2022, remains at 5 seats. The VVD also remained stable with 3 seats on the council, while the CDA maintained its 2 seats.
All parties secure seats in the council
Onafhankelijk Delft and the SP each lost one seat, dropping from 2 to 1 seat. The ChristenUnie also lost one seat, retaining just 1 seat on the council. Volt similarly lost one seat, keeping 1 seat. The three parties that participated in Delft’s elections for the first time each secured 1 seat: PVV, Forum voor Democratie, and Partij voor de Dieren.
The preliminary final results are as follows:
Final results
The final results of the Delft municipal council elections will be officially confirmed by the central polling station on Thursday, March 26. At that time, it will be clear which 39 candidate councillors will form the Delft municipal council for the next four years.
Preference votes
When determining the final results, preference votes and remaining seats will also be taken into account. The new municipal council will be installed on Wednesday, April 1.