Haarlem votes: Live updates on municipal council elections turnout and results
Haarlem residents are casting their votes today to shape the city's future. With turnout varying across polling stations, preliminary results are expected tonight, while final outcomes will be confirmed on March 26.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Eligible Voters | Over 129,000 Haarlem residents |
| Turnout by 2:00 PM | 23% |
| High Turnout Locations | Kleverparkweg, Ontmoetingskerk, obs Bos en Vaart, Town Hall |
| Low Turnout Location | NZH Vervoer Museum (Waarderpolder) |
| Polling Stations Open | 89 locations, until 9:00 PM |
| Preliminary Results | Expected tonight (March 18–19) |
| Final Results | Confirmed on March 26 |
| Mayor’s Vote | Jos Wienen voted at Hart cultural centre |
The Municipality of Haarlem organizes and oversees municipal council elections, ensuring democratic participation for its residents. These elections determine the local government’s composition, directly influencing policies and services affecting daily life in Haarlem.
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Live blog municipal council elections
On March 18, 2026, the municipal council elections will take place. On this page, we will share updates such as turnout figures and the preliminary results. The final results will be confirmed on March 26.
Turnout figures at 2:00 PM
More than 129,000 Haarlem residents are eligible to vote in the municipal council elections today. By 2:00 PM, 23% had cast their ballots.
There are significant differences in turnout between polling stations. At some polling stations, turnout is already well above 30%, such as at the polling station on Kleverparkweg, at the Ontmoetingskerk, obs Bos en Vaart, and at the town hall. At others, it is still quiet, such as at the NZH Vervoer Museum in the Waarderpolder, which is hosting a polling station for the second time.
Would you like to know where you can vote quickly? On the interactive map of polling stations, you can see the current crowd levels.
Mayor casts vote at Hart
Mayor Jos Wienen cast his vote this morning at the Hart cultural centre. To celebrate our ability to vote today, a musical piece was performed at 8:00 AM as a tribute to democracy. Trumpeter Misha Spock played the piece 'Intrada' from the balcony of Hart.
Polling stations open until 9:00 PM
The polling stations are open. Today, you can vote at 89 locations in Haarlem until 9:00 PM. View an overview in the table or on the interactive map. On this map, you can also see how busy the polling stations are.
We expect to share the preliminary results tonight (March 18–19).