Oost Gelre reveals preliminary election results: voter turnout at 63%
Residents of Oost Gelre have spoken: 63.23% cast their vote in yesterday’s municipal elections. The preliminary party-level results are now public, with candidate-level counts set for tomorrow. Your new local council is taking shape—stay tuned for final outcomes.
| Key Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Eligible voters | 24,374 |
| Voter turnout | 63.23% |
| Valid votes cast | 15,342 |
| Invalid votes | 28 |
| Blank votes | 41 |
| Next count (candidate) | March 19, 9:00 AM |
| Location | Hamalandhal, Lichtenvoorde |
The municipality of Oost Gelre oversees local elections, ensuring fair and transparent voting processes. These results shape the composition of the municipal council, which directly influences local policies, budgets, and community projects.
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Preliminary results at party level announced
The preliminary results of the Oost Gelre municipal council elections held on March 18, 2026, at the party level have been announced.
- Number of eligible voters: 24,374
- Voter turnout: 63.23%
- Number of valid votes cast: 15,342
- Invalid: 28
- Blank: 41
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On Thursday, March 19, starting at 9:00 AM, we will count the votes at the candidate level in the Hamalandhal in Lichtenvoorde. These counts are open to the public. You are very welcome to attend! As soon as these results are available, we will publish them on the page 'Uitslag gemeenteraadsverkiezingen 18 maart 2026'.