Election Day 2026 in Rijssen-Holten: Live Updates on Turnout and Polling Stations
Today, residents of Rijssen-Holten cast their votes in the 2026 elections. Follow live updates on turnout, accessibility measures, and behind-the-scenes insights from polling stations to see how democracy unfolds in your municipality.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Polling Stations Open | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Number of Polling Stations | 22 |
| Polling Station Staff | 254 |
| Turnout by 10:00 AM | 3,231 voters (10.8% of eligible voters) |
| Accessibility Features | Wheelchair access, magnifying glasses, sign language interpreters |
| Mayor’s Social Media Takeover | Facebook & Instagram (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM) |
| Voting Guide Tool | mijnstem.nl/rijssen-holten |
The municipality of Rijssen-Holten is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring accessibility and smooth operations at polling stations. This includes logistical preparations, staffing, and providing real-time updates to keep residents informed.
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Live blog elections
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the elections will take place. In this live blog, we will provide coverage throughout the day of what is happening. We will keep you updated on turnout percentages and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the polling stations and the vote counting.
Curious about what the mayor’s day looks like? On election day, the mayor will take over our Facebook and Instagram accounts from 11:00 to 18:00. You can follow his stories!
10:00 AM: Turnout percentage
So far, 3,231 people have cast their votes. This represents 10.8% of all eligible voters. We are eager to see how many more votes will be cast today!
View the current turnout figures here. The figures will be updated several times today.
The weather is beautiful today. Planning to enjoy a walk outside? Make sure to bring your polling card so you can vote straight away.
7:30 AM (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) Election Day
The polling stations are now open! From now until 21:00, you can cast your vote at one of the 22 polling stations in our municipality. A total of 254 polling station staff are on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.
We visited the polling station at the Reggesteyn secondary school in Rijssen this morning. This young man was an early voter. “I love that you can vote as early as 7:30 AM. That way, I can cast my ballot before work. It’s still quiet now, so I could go straight in.”
Are you voting today but unsure which party to choose? Complete the voting guide to help you decide.
5:00 PM (Tuesday, March 17, 2026): Setup
The polling stations are ready! Over the past two days, our field service colleagues have been busy setting up all the polling stations with voting booths and ballot boxes. They also ensured that temporary disabled parking spaces are available near some polling stations, so that every polling station has a disabled parking space close to the entrance.
There are a total of 22 polling stations in our municipality. Accessibility has been taken into account for people with disabilities. All polling stations are wheelchair-accessible, and there are walkers and mobility scooters available. Additionally, a candidate list with large print is displayed, magnifying glasses are provided, and voters can use on-site video calling with a sign language interpreter.