Oost Gelre voters shape local politics: CDA leads with 7 seats in preliminary election results
The preliminary results of Oost Gelre's municipal council elections are in, with a 63.26% turnout. These results determine local policies on housing, education, and infrastructure, directly impacting residents' daily lives for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of eligible voters | 24,374 |
| Turnout | 63.26% |
| Valid votes cast | 15,387 |
| Invalid votes | 31 |
| Blank votes | 41 |
| Party | Votes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| CDA | 4162 | 7 |
| OOG | 3168 | 5 |
| VVD | 3263 | 5 |
| GL/PvdA | 1348 | 2 |
| LB | 1261 | 2 |
| OLW | 553 | 0 |
| OGV | 1591 | 2 |
The municipality of Oost Gelre organizes local elections to ensure democratic representation. The elected council members will shape local policies, allocate budgets, and oversee municipal services affecting residents' quality of life.
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Preliminary results of municipal council elections announced
On Wednesday 18 March, the municipal council elections were held. In Oost Gelre, many voters cast their ballots; the turnout was 63.26%. The preliminary results at the party level have been announced, including the allocation of seats.
These can be found on the page Uitslag gemeenteraadsverkiezingen 18 maart 2026.
Below is a brief summary of the preliminary results:
- Number of eligible voters: 24,374
- Turnout: 63.26%
- Number of valid votes cast: 15,387
- Invalid: 31
- Blank: 41
List
Party
Number of votes
Number of seats
List 1
CDA
4162
7
List 2
OOG
3168
5
List 3
VVD
3263
5
List 4
GL/PvdA
1348
2
List 5
LB
1261
2
List 6
OLW
553
List 7
OGV
1591
2
Announcement of final election results
The official election results will be announced on Thursday 26 March. This will take place during a public session of the Central Electoral Committee (at list and candidate level). For more information, please visit the website of the Kiesraad.
Update 24 March 2026: This article has been updated with new information regarding the preliminary results of the municipal council elections at the party level.