Rijswijk residents shape local policies with 2026 Municipal Council Election results
Nearly half of Rijswijk's eligible voters participated in the 2026 Municipal Council Election, determining the city's leadership for the next four years. The newly elected council will influence key local issues like housing, healthcare, and traffic management.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Total votes cast | 23,202 |
| Voter turnout | 49.31% |
| Election date | 18 March 2026 |
| Council term | 2026-2030 |
| Municipality | Rijswijk |
| Next update | Preliminary results per candidate on 19 March |
| More info | www.rijswijk.nl/uitslag-grv |
The Municipal Council of Rijswijk is the local governing body responsible for making decisions on municipal policies, including waste management, urban planning, and public facilities. Elections for the council are held every four years, allowing residents to directly influence local governance.
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Preliminary results Municipal Council Election
On Wednesday, 18 March, 23,202 residents of Rijswijk cast their votes in the 2026 Municipal Council Election. The election determined which councillors will form the Rijswijk municipal council until 2030, and thus make decisions over the next four years regarding plans for Rijswijk. For example, on waste management, traffic, facilities, housing, and healthcare in our city.
Preliminary results per party
The turnout in Rijswijk was 49.31%. On Wednesday evening, the votes were counted per party. The preliminary results per party:
On Thursday, we will count the votes per candidate. After that, we will update the information in this news report. We will then publish the full preliminary results per party and candidate on www.rijswijk.nl/uitslag-grv. You can already read more here about how the votes in Rijswijk are counted step by step.