Your vote shapes Haarlemmermeer: housing, waste collection and local services at stake today
Today’s municipal elections in Haarlemmermeer decide critical local issues like housing development, waste collection frequency, library services, and financial aid. Your vote determines which parties shape policies affecting your daily life. Polls close at 9:00 PM—make your voice heard.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Polling Stations | 95 locations across Haarlemmermeer |
| Voting Hours | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM (most locations); exceptions apply (e.g., Cruquius Museum) |
| Accessibility Support | Mobility scooter-friendly booths, tactile voting, sign language interpreters |
| Results Night | March 18, 8:30 PM – 1:00 AM at Beukenhorst municipal office |
| Final Results | March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM (official confirmation) |
| Municipality | Haarlemmermeer, Noord-Holland |
The municipal council of Haarlemmermeer sets local policies on housing, waste management, and public services, directly impacting residents' quality of life. The elected council also oversees the mayor and aldermen, ensuring accountability in executing these plans.
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You can vote until 9:00 PM
How many new homes will be built in your neighborhood? How often is your street’s waste collected? Will the library around the corner stay open? And how much assistance is available for people facing financial difficulties? All these issues are decided by the municipal council. By voting today, you help determine who will serve on the Haarlemmermeer municipal council.
The municipal council creates plans. The mayor and aldermen ensure these plans are implemented. The municipal council also monitors whether the mayor and aldermen are doing their job effectively.
Why every vote counts
Each political party prioritizes different issues for the municipality. The more votes a party receives, the greater its influence. Your vote helps decide which parties enter the municipal council and make decisions. These decisions impact your life—and that of your neighbors, family, and friends. Sometimes, the difference between a party that gains a seat and one that doesn’t comes down to just a few votes. That’s why your vote matters!
Where to vote
You can vote in Haarlemmermeer at 95 polling stations. For example, you can vote at a unique location like the Cruquius Museum in Cruquius or the council chamber at the Beukenhorst municipal office in Hoofddorp.
Most polling stations are open from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Exceptions include the Cruquius Museum (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and the Beukenhorst municipal office (7:30 AM to 5:00 PM).
If you use a mobility scooter and want to vote, you can do so at polling station Zorgcentrum Horizon, Ter Veenlaan 87 in Hoofddorp. Here, you can drive your scooter directly into a voting booth.
How to vote
Voting is simple. Decide which party and candidate you want to support. Still unsure? Online tools like Kieskompas or StemWijzer can help you choose.
Bring your voting pass and a valid ID (passport, ID card, or driver’s license) to the polling station. Your voting pass and ID will be checked there. You’ll receive a ballot paper and proceed to a voting booth, where you mark your choice with a red pencil. Finally, place your ballot in the ballot box.
Support for voters
Deaf and hard-of-hearing voters can receive assistance at any polling station via remote interpreting. This is done through video calls with a sign language interpreter or by typing. Simply scan a QR code on a poster at the polling station to access this service.
Residents who are blind or visually impaired can cast their vote at Cpunt Hoofddorp using a tactile voting template and soundbox. Cpunt Hoofddorp is also a sensory-friendly polling station, allowing up to three voters at a time in a quiet environment. If more people are present, voters can wait in a separate area.
Friendly staff are available to assist with any questions. The polling station is well-organized, and the lighting is adjusted for comfort.
Counting the votes
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:00 PM, polling stations will close. Afterward, polling station members and counters will tally the votes by party. They will also record the number of invalid and blank votes. All results are documented in the official report per polling station.
On Thursday, March 19, counters will tally all votes at the candidate level in the Vanzantenhal in Nieuw-Vennep. Everyone is welcome to observe the counting process. If you notice anything irregular, you can file an objection, which will be recorded in the official report.
Haarlemmermeer Results Night
On March 18, from 8:30 PM to 1:00 AM, a results night will be held at the Beukenhorst municipal office, Taurusavenue 100 in Hoofddorp. During this event, preliminary results by party from all polling stations in Haarlemmermer will be announced. The event will continue until all results are in. Note: this is not the final official result.
Interested individuals are welcome to attend the results night. Admission is free, and registration is not required. The event can also be followed via a livestream.
Final results
The final results will be officially confirmed on March 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM during a public session in the council chamber of the town hall by the central polling station. This session can also be viewed via a livestream on the municipal council’s website.