Waddinxveen sees higher voter turnout in 2026 municipal elections: preliminary results revealed
Residents of Waddinxveen turned out in greater numbers for the 2026 municipal council elections, with 54.42% casting their ballots. The preliminary results are in, shaping the future of local governance and community priorities for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible voters | 26,792 |
| Voter turnout (2026) | 54.42% |
| Voter turnout (2022) | 52.24% |
| Electoral quota | ~580 votes |
| Preference vote threshold | 145 votes |
| Next key dates | March 25: Explanatory debate |
| March 26: Official results confirmed by Central Electoral Board (CSB) | |
| March 31: Farewell to current municipal council | |
| April 1: Installation of new municipal council | |
| Leading candidates (partial) | PCW, CDA, VVD, WEWA, D66, GROENLINKS/PvdA |
The municipality of Waddinxveen is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. These elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which plays a crucial role in shaping local policies and community initiatives.
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Review and preliminary results of the 2026 municipal council election
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Waddinxveen cast their votes in the municipal council election. A total of 26,792 residents were eligible to vote. In total, 54.42% of the residents cast their ballots. We would like to thank everyone who voted, as well as all the volunteers and staff who helped ensure the election ran smoothly. Mayor Evert Jan Nieuwenhuis said:
Voting is more than just marking a red box. It is a signal about what you, as a resident, consider important. Your vote has an impact on your street, your neighbourhood, and our community. Thank you for your vote and your involvement!
Voter turnout in 2022
In the previous municipal council election in 2022, 52.24% of our residents voted. Voter turnout has therefore increased slightly. You can find the 2022 results on the Definitieve uitslagen gemeenteraadsverkiezingen 2022 page.
Preliminary seat allocation
Preliminary results at party and candidate level
The preliminary results of the municipal council election at the candidate level are now available. On Thursday, March 19, the votes were counted centrally at both the party and candidate levels. In Waddinxveen, the electoral quota has been set at approximately 580 votes. This means the threshold for being elected to the municipal council through preference votes has been set at 145 votes.
PCW | www.kiespcw.nl
- Corné Verduijn
- Albert Kerssies
- Erwin Korevaar
- Bert Waterman
- Sylvia van de Krol – den Ouden
- Jan Peter van der Velden
- Jaël de Kool – van der Woude
CDA
- Erik Verweij
- Bastienne Prins-van den Boomgaard
- Niels van Arkel
VVD
- Femke Vleij
- Andrea van der Ploeg
- Rob Jongkind
- Bart Wiekart
WEWA (Weerbaar Waddinxveen)
- Sylvia Vink-Vermeulen
- Jaap Bardelmeijer
- Annemieke van Zanten
- Simone Leentvaar
- Leen de Haan
- Callum Frith
- Wilfred Waltman
D66
- Juliette Brandenburg-Verwer
- Sophie Vogelaar
GROENLINKS/Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA)
- Nikki ten Zijthoff
- Raiza Sattaur
The complete results at the candidate level are available in the proces-verbaal Na 31-2 document on the Processen-verbaal en andere documenten page. Are you curious about how voting took place at each polling station in Waddinxveen? Check the Voorlopige uitslag gemeenteraadsverkiezing per partij na centraal tellen page.
What happens next?
Following the elections, there are several important upcoming moments:
- On Wednesday evening, March 25, there will be an explanatory debate. During this evening, the parties will respond to the election results and discuss the next steps.
- On Thursday, March 26, the Central Electoral Board (CSB) will officially confirm the results of the municipal council election in a public meeting.
- On Tuesday, March 31, we will say farewell to the current municipal council.
- On Wednesday, April 1, the new municipal council will be installed.
After this, the parties will work together to form a coalition and a new executive board. A coalition is a collaboration between different political parties. Once it is clear which parties will form the coalition, the aldermen will also be appointed by the municipal council. The aldermen, together with the mayor, form the executive board.