Leeuwarden election results reveal coalition shifts as voter turnout hits 53.4%
Leeuwarden's municipal council elections show a fragmented political landscape, with GROENLINKS/PvdA leading but no clear majority. Residents now face potential coalition negotiations that could shape local policies for the next four years.
| Party | Votes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| GROENLINKS / Labour Party | 12,037 | 9 |
| FNP | 4,881 | 4 |
| GB058 | 4,936 | 4 |
| CDA | 5,231 | 4 |
| VVD | 5,618 | 4 |
| D66 | 6,316 | 5 |
| Christian Union | 2,236 | 1 |
| Forum for Democracy | 4,406 | 3 |
| JA21 | 2,597 | 2 |
| SP (Socialist Party) | 1,811 | 1 |
| BBB | 898 | 0 |
| SL!M | 1,392 | 1 |
| MERA25 | 564 | 0 |
| Party for the Animals | 2,302 | 1 |
| Total | 55,622 | 39 |
| Blank | 397 | - |
| Invalid | 100 | - |
| Total votes cast | 55,876 | - |
| Eligible voters | 104,601 | - |
| Turnout | 53.42% | - |
The municipality of Leeuwarden oversees local governance, including urban planning, social services, and public infrastructure. These election results will determine the political composition of the council, influencing policy decisions for the next four years.
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Preliminary final results of municipal council elections
The preliminary results of the municipal council elections have been announced. Voter turnout in the municipality of Leeuwarden was 53.4 percent.
Below is an overview of the number of votes cast and the number of seats.
- GROENLINKS / Labour Party (PvdA) - 12,037 votes - 9 seats
- FNP - 4,881 votes - 4 seats
- GB058 - 4,936 votes - 4 seats
- CDA - 5,231 votes - 4 seats
- VVD - 5,618 votes - 4 seats
- D66 - 6,316 votes - 5 seats
- Christian Union - 2,236 votes - 1 seat
- Forum for Democracy - 4,406 votes - 3 seats
- JA21 - 2,597 votes - 2 seats
- SP (Socialist Party) - 1,811 votes - 1 seat
- BBB - 898 votes
- SL!M - 1,392 votes - 1 seat
- MERA25 - 564 votes
- Blank - 397 votes
- Party for the Animals - 2,302 votes - 1 seat
- Total - 55,622 votes - 39 seats
- Blank - 154 votes
- Invalid - 100 votes
- Total+Blank+Invalid - 55,876 votes
- Eligible voters - 104,601
- Turnout - 53.42%