Oegstgeest reveals initial vote counts for 2026 municipal elections
Oegstgeest residents have cast their votes in the 2026 municipal council elections, with preliminary results now available. The final seat allocation will be announced on March 26, shaping local governance for the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Votes cast for candidates | 13,041 |
| Blank votes | 23 |
| Valid votes | 13,064 |
| Invalid votes | 24 |
| Total voters | 13,088 |
| Eligible voters | 19,877 |
| Voter turnout | 65.84% |
| Final results date | March 26, 2026 |
| Location of final count | Oegstgeest town hall |
The municipality of Oegstgeest is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. These elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which influences local policy and decision-making.
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Preliminary results of the Oegstgeest municipal council elections announced
Below are the results of the municipal council elections for the municipality of Oegstgeest. The votes were counted centrally in our municipality. This means that on Wednesday evening, an initial count was conducted at the polling station. At this stage, we only tallied the number of votes each party received.
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, all votes will be counted at the candidate level during the meeting of the municipal electoral board (GSB). Following this, the overall outcome for the entire municipality will be calculated.
The final results, including the allocation of seats, will be determined by the central electoral board during a public meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 10:00 AM in the Oegstgeest town hall.
Number of votes per party
Number of votes cast for candidates: 13,041
Number of blank votes: 23
Number of valid votes: 13,064
Number of invalid votes: 24
Number of voters: 13,088
Number of eligible voters: 19,877
Voter turnout: 65.84%