Koggenland residents urged to explore party positions ahead of March 18 municipal elections
Koggenland voters can now access the positions of six political parties ahead of the March 18 municipal elections. The supplement 'Koggenland Votes!' provides insights into local priorities like housing, safety, and care, helping residents make informed choices that shape their community for the next four years.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Number of Participating Parties | 6 (VVD, GBK, CDA, D66, GL/PvdA, FVD) |
| Total Candidates | 117 |
| Voting Guide | 'Koggenland Votes!' supplement in De Kogge weekly magazine |
| Digital Edition | Browsable edition |
| Polling Locations | Multiple, including mobile stations at care centers |
| Voting Information | www.koggenland.nl/verkiezingen |
| Mayor’s Message | Pieter van Maaren emphasizes the importance of local governance |
The Municipality of Koggenland plays a pivotal role in organizing local elections, ensuring residents have access to unbiased information about political parties and voting procedures. As the governing body, it oversees the democratic process, from candidate registration to polling station logistics, to uphold fair and transparent elections.
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All political positions at a glance: read Koggenland Votes! here
Eligible voters in Koggenland can now read the positions of the six eligible parties. Mayor Pieter van Maaren urges everyone to inform themselves and read the Voting Help published today in the Koggennieuws.
On March 18, the municipal elections will be held. The six political parties running in Koggenland – VVD, GBK, CDA, D66, GL/PvdA and FVD – present themselves today in the detachable supplement Koggenland Votes! of weekly magazine De Kogge, where you can find all the information about their positions. Click here for the digital, browsable edition.
Looking for the websites of the aforementioned parties in Koggenland? Click on the links below to visit their respective websites:
In addition, extensive information is provided on how and where to vote, what to bring when casting your vote, or what to do if you authorize someone else to vote on your behalf. There are several new polling locations in Koggenland where you can cast your ballot, and a mobile polling station will be available at certain times at care centers. All the information can be found at www.koggenland.nl/verkiezingen.
How and where can you vote?
Foreword by Mayor Van Maaren
Mayor Pieter van Maaren emphasizes the importance of Koggenland residents knowing how to cast their votes. In the foreword to Koggenland Votes!, he states:
'On March 18, 2026, municipal elections will be held – the foundation of our democratic rule of law, in which we live in freedom. This is the moment when you help decide how and by whom Koggenland will be governed for the next four years.
Our local government has far more influence on our daily lives than most people realize. For example, the municipal council decides on culture, housing construction, safety, roads within the municipality, recreation, and sports. The municipality is responsible for youth care, home care, care for the elderly, and care for people with disabilities.
"Make your vote count"
Which decisions the council makes on these matters depends largely on who sits in the municipal council. By casting your vote on March 18, you can directly influence the choices that will be made in Koggenland. Do so by choosing the party that best represents your ideas. There is plenty to choose from – no fewer than 117 candidates from six parties are hoping for your vote.
In this election newspaper, all six participating parties present themselves to you. You can read what they stand for and what choices they want to make for Koggenland. In addition, this newspaper provides practical information about the elections. You can also find information on the website www.koggenland.nl/verkiezingen.
I wish all political parties a successful campaign period. Your vote is their reward; I hope you will make your voice heard, because every vote counts. Yours too.'
Pieter van Maaren
Mayor of the Municipality of Koggenland