Montfoort residents invited to election results evening with live reactions from lead candidates
Montfoort and Linschoten residents can join a lively evening on March 18 to follow the first preliminary results of the municipal elections. Lead candidates will discuss the outcomes and the upcoming council term, offering a chance to engage with local democracy.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Municipal Election Results Evening |
| Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Time | 20:30 - Late |
| Location | St. Joseph Community Centre, Montfoort |
| Address | Heiliglevenstraat 4, Montfoort |
| Moderator | Michel de Visser |
| Opening by | Mayor Aukje Treep |
| Participating Parties | 7 |
| Results Type | Preliminary (official results later) |
| Official Results By | Central Electoral Board (Kiesraad) |
The municipality of Montfoort organizes this event to provide transparency and engagement around the municipal elections. Local governments play a key role in facilitating democratic processes, including hosting events that allow residents to follow election results and interact with political representatives.
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Municipal Election Results Evening
You are cordially invited to the municipal election results evening in Montfoort on Wednesday, March 18. During this event, we will follow the first preliminary results together and the lead candidates will engage in discussion about the elections and the upcoming council term.
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Montfoort and Linschoten will elect a new municipal council. In the evening, we will host an election results event where you are welcome to join us in following the first preliminary results of the municipal elections.
During this gathering, the lead candidates of the seven participating parties will respond to the initial results. Under the guidance of moderator Michel de Visser, they will reflect on the election campaign. They will also take a cautious look ahead to the new council term from 2026 to 2030.
In addition to following the results, there will be opportunities to meet others, engage in conversation, and reflect on our local democracy.
Programme
- 20:30 - Arrival and reception
- 20:45 - Opening by Mayor Aukje Treep
- From 21:00 - Arrival of the first preliminary results
- Reactions from lead candidates to the preliminary results
- Review and interviews
Location
St. Joseph Community Centre
Heiliglevenstraat 4, Montfoort
Preliminary and Official Results
The results shared during the evening are preliminary and may still change. The official and final results will be determined by the Central Electoral Board (Kiesraad). The municipal polling stations will first conduct the counts at the local level. The Kiesraad will then establish the final results and publish them.