Oldambt residents to gather for election results evening in Winschoten
On 18 March, Oldambt residents can witness the municipal council election results live at De Klinker in Winschoten. The event offers discussions with politicians, music, and provisional results expected by midnight, shaping local governance for the next term.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Oldambt municipal council elections |
| Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Location | De Klinker, Winschoten |
| Start Time | 20:45 (doors open), 21:00 (program) |
| Participants | 12 political parties |
| Presenter | Gijs Nilessen |
| Mayor | Cora-Yfke Sikkema |
| Provisional Results | Expected around midnight |
| Final Results | Confirmed on 26 March 2026, 11:00 |
| Final Location | Town hall, Winschoten |
The municipality of Oldambt organizes the results evening to ensure transparency and public engagement in the electoral process. As the local governing body, it oversees the election proceedings and confirms the final results, which determine the composition of the municipal council.
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Results evening for Oldambt municipal council elections on 18 March
It’s almost here: on Wednesday 18 March, the residents of Oldambt will elect the new municipal council. Immediately after the polling stations close, De Klinker in Winschoten will open its doors for the results evening.
Residents are welcome to join the results evening at De Klinker from 20:45. The programme starts at 21:00. No registration is required.
In conversation with politicians
Throughout the evening, presenter Gijs Nilessen will speak with representatives of the 12 participating political parties. How have the parties experienced the past period? And are they looking forward to the new term? Mayor Cora-Yfke Sikkema will also join for a look back and ahead. The discussions will be interspersed with music by REmake.
Provisional results
Mayor Cora-Yfke Sikkema will present the results. The results will be announced in several rounds, revealing which parties have secured votes. The provisional final results of the municipal council elections are expected around midnight.
Final results confirmed
The final results will be confirmed by the central polling station in a public session on Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:00 in the town hall in Winschoten. At that time, it will also be officially announced which candidates have been elected (whether or not by preference votes).