Local party wins big in Dijk en Waard municipal elections as voter turnout hits 52.3%
Residents of Dijk en Waard have spoken: Lokaal Dijk en Waard is the new leading party in the municipal council, securing 7 seats. With over half of voters casting their ballots, these results shape local policies on housing, transport, and community services for the next four years.
| Party | Seats Won |
|---|---|
| Lokaal Dijk en Waard | 7 |
| Groenlinks-PvdA | 4 |
| VVD Dijk en Waard | 5 |
| Senioren Dijk en Waard | 3 |
| D66 Dijk en Waard | 3 |
| Forum van Democratie | 3 |
| CDA Dijk en Waard | 2 |
| ChristenUnie | 1 |
| Beter voor Dijk en Waard | 3 |
| 50PLUS | 2 |
| BVNL Dijk en Waard | 1 |
Voter Turnout: 52.3% Official Results Date: March 26, 2026 New Council Installation: April 1, 2026
Municipal councils in the Netherlands play a crucial role in local governance, overseeing policies on housing, infrastructure, and public services. The results of these elections determine the political direction of Dijk en Waard for the next four years, directly impacting residents' daily lives.
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Preliminary results of municipal council elections in Dijk en Waard announced
On Wednesday, March 18, the elections for the municipal council of Dijk en Waard were held. The preliminary results have now been announced. After counting nearly all votes, Lokaal Dijk en Waard has become the largest party with 7 seats. Voter turnout stands at 52.3 percent.
Based on the preliminary results, the seat distribution is as follows:
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DOP 4Lokaal Dijk en Waard 7Groenlinks-PvdA 4VVD Dijk en Waard 5Senioren Dijk en Waard 3D66 Dijk en Waard 3Forum van Democratie 3CDA Dijk en Waard 2ChristenUnie 1Beter voor Dijk en Waard 350PLUS 2BVNL Dijk en Waard
Mayor Maarten Poorter is satisfied with how the elections proceeded: “The elections in Dijk en Waard went smoothly, and we are pleased with the turnout. We thank all residents who cast their votes and everyone who assisted with the organization and vote counting.”
The results are preliminary. Changes to the seat distribution may still occur.
On March 26, the central polling station will finalize the official results during a public session. On March 31, the current municipal council will be dismissed, and on April 1, the new council will be installed.
More information and the full results can be found at dijkwaard.nl/verkiezingen.