Lelystad municipal elections underway: early turnout at 3.4%
Lelystad residents are casting their votes today to shape the city’s future. With 66,000 eligible voters, early turnout stands at 3.4%. Polling stations are accessible, inclusive, and open until 9:00 PM—don’t forget your ID and polling pass.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Lelystad |
| Eligible voters | 66,000 |
| Early turnout (9:00 AM) | 2,246 voters (3.4%) |
| Polling stations | 50 (all wheelchair/mobility scooter accessible) |
| Voting hours | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Special provisions | Low-stimulation polling (Mosque Al Firdaus), sign language interpreters |
| Requirements | Polling pass + valid ID |
The Municipality of Lelystad organizes and oversees local elections, ensuring fair and accessible voting for all residents. It provides logistical support, voter information, and real-time updates to maintain transparency in the democratic process.
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Live blog municipal council election
Posted: 3/18/2026
Follow the latest developments in Lelystad regarding the municipal council election here.
Read all information about the elections and voting.
Update March 18, 9:00 AM
By 9:00 AM, 2,246 voters in the municipality of Lelystad have cast their ballots. This represents a turnout of 3.4%. In total, Lelystad has 66,000 eligible voters. These figures are provisional and based on the counts from all polling stations in our municipality.
Today, we will publish several more interim turnout figures for Lelystad.
Update March 18, 7:30 AM
- The doors of the polling stations in Lelystad are now open. You can cast your vote until 9:00 PM.
- Do not forget to bring your polling pass and a valid ID.
- You may choose which polling station in Lelystad to vote at.
- All 50 polling stations in Lelystad are accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter.
- Mosque Al Firdaus is a low-stimulation polling station. The low-stimulation hours are from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The polling station remains open until 9:00 PM.
- At every polling station, you can request an online sign language interpreter. This interpreter will facilitate communication between the voter and polling station staff.
- In the town hall, people can vote using the ballot template. Voters with visual impairments or reading difficulties can vote independently using the ballot template.
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