Progressive coalition List 1 takes lead in Schiedam with historic voter turnout boost
Schiedam residents have elected a new municipal council, with the progressive coalition List 1 securing 8 seats. Voter turnout rose to 43.3%, marking a small but significant increase. The new council will shape local policies on housing, sustainability, and social services for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Winning Party | List 1 (GroenLinks, PvdA, Progressief Schiedam) |
| Seats Won | 8 |
| Runner-Up | Alles Voor Schiedam (AVS) – 5 seats |
| Voter Turnout | 43.3% (up from 42.1% in 2022) |
| Newcomer Parties | Lijst Verspeek (3), Forum voor Democratie (2), 50PLUS (1), PvdD (1) |
| Final Results Session | March 26, 2026, 08:30, Aleidazaal, Stadskantoor |
| New Council Installation | April 1, 2026, 19:30, Aleidazaal |
The municipality of Schiedam oversees local governance, including housing, infrastructure, and social services. The municipal election board ensures fair and transparent elections, certifying results and facilitating the transition to the new council.
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List 1 Wins Schiedam Municipal Elections
List 1 – a merger of the GroenLinks, PvdA, and Progressief Schiedam parties – has won the Schiedam municipal elections held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This was announced by Mayor Harald Bergmann at the end of the election results evening. The party secured 8 seats. Runner-up Alles Voor Schiedam (AVS) won 5 seats, followed by DENK with 4 seats.
Newcomer parties such as Lijst Verspeek, Forum voor Democratie, and 50PLUS also performed relatively well, securing 3, 2, and 1 seats respectively. The VVD will hold 4 seats, D66 and CDA each secured 3, while the Party for the Animals, another newcomer, enters with 1 seat. Incumbent parties OPS and LOS won 2 and 1 seats respectively.
Schiedam has long been among the municipalities with low voter turnout in municipal elections. This time, however, turnout reached 43.3 percent, slightly more than four years ago when it was 42.1 percent.
Vote Counting
The counting of votes for candidates will take place on Thursday, March 19, at a central location with a new team of counters. This is known as the central vote count, and it is the responsibility of the municipal election board. The municipal election board’s session will begin at 08:30 in the Margriethal.
Finalizing the Results
The central election board will determine the final election results. The session of the central election board for the municipality of Schiedam will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 08:30 in the Aleidazaal of the Stadskantoor. Interested parties are welcome to attend.
Farewell to the Old Council, Installation of the New Council
The outgoing municipal council members will say farewell on Tuesday, March 31, and their successors will be installed on Wednesday, April 1, in the Aleidazaal. In the presence of Mayor Harald Bergmann, they will take the oath or affirmation in the Aleidazaal. Both events begin at 19:30. Interested parties are also welcome to attend.