Live updates: Waddinxveen awaits preliminary results of municipal council elections
Tonight, Waddinxveen residents can follow live as preliminary results of the municipal council elections are announced. The event, led by Mayor Nieuwenhuis, offers real-time insights into voter turnout and early outcomes, shaping local governance for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Results evening for municipal council elections |
| Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Polling stations close | 9:00 PM |
| Location | Waddinxveen Town Hall |
| Live broadcast | RTW (www.rtw.nl or RTW FM YouTube channel) |
| Key announcements | Preliminary results, turnout percentages, electoral quota |
| Programme highlights | Welcome speech (9:00 PM), results updates (9:30–11:30 PM), end (12:00 AM) |
| More information | Waddinxveen Elections Page |
The municipal council is the local governing body responsible for decision-making on issues like housing, infrastructure, and public services in Waddinxveen. The results evening provides transparency and public engagement in the democratic process, ensuring residents are informed about election outcomes and local governance priorities.
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Results evening municipal council elections
On Wednesday, March 18, the municipal council elections will take place. Polling stations will be open until 9:00 PM. The results evening will begin thereafter. The results evening is a moment when parties and other interested parties come together. Everyone is welcome to attend this event.
What happens during the results evening?
After the polling stations close, the results will be counted at the list level. During the results evening, Mayor Nieuwenhuis will announce the preliminary election results, turnout percentages, and a review of past and future developments.
Live coverage
Local broadcaster RTW will broadcast the event live from the town hall. The broadcast can be followed live via www.rtw.nl or the RTW FM YouTube channel.
Programme for the results evening
- 9:00 PM: Doors to the council chamber open
- Between 9:00 and 9:30 PM: Welcome speech by Mayor Nieuwenhuis, announcement of the electoral quota and preliminary results from the first polling station
- 9:30 and 11:30 PM: Multiple presentation moments on the preliminary results, covering every 3 to 4 polling stations
- 12:00 AM: End of the results evening (the results from the final polling stations will be published on the Elections page)
Want to know more about the elections?
All practical information about the municipal council election can be found on the Elections page on this website.