Schiedam voters elect progressive alliance as largest party in local elections
Schiedam residents have chosen a progressive alliance, List 1, as the largest party in the municipal elections, securing 8 seats. The shift in political power could shape local policies on housing, sustainability, and social services for years to come.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Winning Party | List 1 (GroenLinks, PvdA, Progressief Schiedam merger) |
| Seats Won | 8 |
| Runner-Up | Alles Voor Schiedam (AVS) – 5 seats |
| Voter Turnout | 43.3% (up from 42.1% in 2022) |
| New Council Installation | April 1, 2026, at 19:30 in Aleidazaal, Schiedam City Hall |
| Notable Newcomers | Lijst Verspeek (3 seats), Forum for Democracy (2 seats), 50PLUS (1 seat) |
| Final Result Announcement | March 26, 2026, at 08:30 in Aleidazaal, Schiedam City Hall |
The municipality of Schiedam is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent process. The results determine the composition of the municipal council, which shapes local policies on issues like housing, education, and public services.
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List 1 largest party in Schiedam after municipal elections
List 1 – a merger of the parties GroenLinks, PvdA and Progressief Schiedam – is the largest party after the municipal elections in Schiedam, which took place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This was announced by Mayor Harald Bergmann at the end of the election night. The party secured 8 seats. Runner-up Alles Voor Schiedam (AVS) won 5 seats, followed by DENK with 4 seats.
The new parties, such as Lijst Verspeek, Forum for Democracy and 50PLUS, also performed relatively well. They secured 3, 2 and 1 seats respectively. The VVD will have 4 seats, D66 3, as well as the CDA, which also won 3 seats. Party for the Animals, another newcomer, will start with 1 seat. The incumbent parties OPS and LOS secured 2 and 1 seats respectively.
Schiedam has long been one of the municipalities with low voter turnout during municipal elections. This time, however, the turnout was 43.3 percent. That is more than one percent higher than four years ago: 42.1 percent.
Counting of votes
The counting of votes for the candidates will take place on Thursday, March 19, at a central location with a new team of counters. This is known as the central count, and it is the responsibility of the municipal election committee. The meeting of the municipal election committee will be held on Thursday, March 19, starting at 08:30 in the Margriethal.
Establishing the final result
The final result of the elections will be determined by the central election committee. The meeting of the central election committee of the municipality of Schiedam will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 08:30 in the Aleidazaal of the City Hall. Interested parties are welcome to attend.
Farewell to the old council, installation of the new council
The members of the old municipal council will say goodbye 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 promise in the Aleidazaal. Both meetings will start at 19:30. Interested parties are also welcome to attend.