Dongen voters shift council balance: Volkspartij Dongen takes lead in 2026 elections
Residents of Dongen have spoken, with preliminary results showing Volkspartij Dongen (VPD) emerging as the largest party in the 2026 municipal council elections. Voter turnout rose slightly, but nearly half of eligible voters still stayed home, shaping the future of local policies and community projects.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible voters | 22,305 |
| Votes cast | 10,467 |
| Turnout (2026) | 46.9% |
| Turnout (2022) | 44.9% |
| Largest party | Volkspartij Dongen (VPD) |
| Seats won by VPD | 8 |
| Votes for VPD | 4,099 |
| Official results date | 26 March 2026, 15:30 |
| Preference votes update | 19 March 2026 |
The municipality of Dongen oversees local governance, including policy implementation, public services, and community development. These election results will determine the political composition of the municipal council, which plays a key role in shaping decisions on infrastructure, social programs, and local regulations.
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Preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council elections
On Wednesday, 18 March 2026, residents of the municipality of Dongen cast their votes for a new municipal council. The first preliminary results have now been announced. The final results will be published on 26 March.
The preliminary seat distribution is as follows:
- Volkspartij Dongen (VPD): 8 seats
- CDA Dongen - ’s Gravenmoer: 5 seats
- D66 Dongen: 5 seats
- Dongense VVD: 3 seats
Based on these preliminary results, Volkspartij Dongen (VPD) has become the largest party.
Voter turnout and number of votes
A total of 22,305 residents were eligible to vote. Of these, 10,467 cast their ballots. This year’s turnout was 46.9%. In the 2022 municipal council elections, the turnout was 44.9%.
Votes per party
The number of votes per party is as follows:
- Volkspartij Dongen (VPD): 4,099 votes
- CDA Dongen – ’s Gravenmoer: 2,588 votes
- D66 Dongen: 2,119 votes
- Dongense VVD: 1,411 votes
Preference votes: votes per candidate
The preference votes are not yet known. These are votes that voters cast for a specific candidate within a party. At this time, only the votes per party have been counted. On Thursday, 19 March, the preliminary results per candidate will be published on www.dongen.nl/verkiezingen.
Official results on Thursday, 26 March
On Thursday, 26 March at 15:30, the central polling station will hold a public meeting at the town hall. During this session, the election results will be officially confirmed. After this meeting, the minutes and the digital results file will be published on www.dongen.nl/verkiezingen.