Veendam municipal elections reveal early winners with 47% voter turnout
Veendam residents have cast their votes in the municipal council elections, with preliminary results showing a 46.92% turnout. The outcome will shape local policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services for the next four years.
| Political Party | Votes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Municipality Veendam Interests | 2,921 | 7 |
| GREENLEFT / Labour Party (PvdA) | 2,052 | 4 |
| SP (Socialist Party) | 1,243 | 2 |
| Veuruutkiek (VUK) | 605 | 1 |
| VVD | 1,286 | 3 |
| D66 | 619 | 1 |
| CDA | 613 | 1 |
| Christian Union | 484 | 1 |
| DURF | 278 | 0 |
| For Us Veendam | 466 | 1 |
Turnout: 46.92% Final results: March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM (Central Electoral Bureau)
Municipal councils in the Netherlands play a crucial role in local governance, overseeing policies on housing, transport, and public services. The elected council in Veendam will shape decisions affecting residents' daily lives for the next four years.
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Preliminary results of municipal council elections
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, municipal council elections were held in the municipality of Veendam. The preliminary results are now known. The turnout in the municipality of Veendam was 46.92%.
Preliminary results of municipal council elections
Political Party Votes SeatsMunicipalityVeendam Interests 2,921 7GREENLEFT / Labour Party (PvdA) 2,052 4SP (Socialist Party) 1,243 2Veuruutkiek (VUK) 605 1VVD 1,286 3D66 619 1CDA 613 1Christian Union 484 1DURF 278For Us Veendam 466 1
Final results
The Central Electoral Bureau (CBS) will announce the final results during its session on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM.