Stichtse Vecht election turnout rises as local parties dominate council seats
Voters in Stichtse Vecht turned out in higher numbers for the 2026 municipal elections, with 58.31% casting ballots. Preliminary results show local parties leading, shaping the future of local policies, services, and community projects for the next four years.
| Party | Votes | Preliminary Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Lokaal Liberaal | 7,633 | 10 |
| GROENLINKS/PvdA | 4,388 | 5 |
| VVD | 2,774 | 3 |
| D66 | 4,179 | 5 |
| Streekbelangen | 3,865 | 5 |
| CDA | 2,619 | 3 |
| ChristenUnie-SGP | 1,432 | 1 |
| Samen Stichtse Vecht | 759 | 0 |
| SP | 455 | 0 |
| Het Vechtse Verbond | 749 | 0 |
| PVV | 1,235 | 1 |
| Voter Turnout (2026) | 58.31% | | Voter Turnout (2022) | 53.69% |
The municipality of Stichtse Vecht organizes and oversees local elections to ensure democratic representation. It is responsible for counting votes, validating results, and allocating council seats, which directly influence local governance and decision-making.
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Preliminary results of the Stichtse Vecht municipal council elections 2026
On Wednesday, March 18, the municipal council elections took place. In Stichtse Vecht, 11 political parties participated in the elections. Just before midnight, Mayor Ap Reinders presented the preliminary results at the district level during the results evening at Boom en Bosch in Breukelen. In the municipality of Stichtse Vecht, 58.31% of eligible voters cast their ballots. In 2022, this figure was 53.69%.
Preliminary results
Based on the counted votes, the preliminary results and seat distribution per party are as follows:
- Lokaal Liberaal: 7,633 votes, preliminary number of seats: 10
- GROENLINKS/Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA): 4,388 votes, preliminary number of seats: 5
- VVD: 2,774 votes, preliminary number of seats: 3
- D66: 4,179 votes, preliminary number of seats: 5
- Streekbelangen: 3,865 votes, preliminary number of seats: 5
- CDA: 2,619 votes, preliminary number of seats: 3
- ChristenUnie-SGP: 1,432 votes, preliminary number of seats: 1
- Samen Stichtse Vecht: 759 votes, preliminary number of seats: 0
- SP (Socialistische Partij): 455 votes, preliminary number of seats: 0
- Het Vechtse Verbond: 749 votes, preliminary number of seats: 0
- PVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid): 1,235 votes, preliminary number of seats: 1
Central counting on Thursday, March 19
The cast votes will be counted centrally on Thursday, March 19, at the OVVO hall, Sportparkweg 9 in Maarssen. Central counting means that the votes will be tallied the day after the elections at a single location, both at the list and candidate level. At 8:45 AM, Mayor Ap Reinders will hand over the ballot papers (ballots, polling cards, and minutes) from Wednesday, March 18, to the municipal polling station. At 9:00 AM, the chairman of the municipal polling station will give the official start signal for the counting process. The end time depends on voter turnout and may extend into the afternoon. The vote counting is public and accessible to everyone.
Establishment of final results
The results of the municipal council elections are not yet final. The results (at both the list and candidate level) will be officially established on Thursday, March 26, at 10:00 AM, during a public session of the central polling station. During this session, the seats will also be allocated. The distribution of the 33 seats on the Stichtse Vecht municipal council is determined by dividing the total number of valid votes by the number of council seats, which yields the electoral quota. Parties receive 'full' seats based on how many times they meet the quota. Remaining seats ('remainder seats') are allocated using the largest averages method.
This session will take place in the council chamber, Markt 12 in Breukelen. Interested parties are welcome to attend the public session in person. The session can also be followed online via the Council Information System (links to an external website).
The final results will also be available on www.stichtsevecht.nl/verkiezingen.