Municipal elections in Alblasserdam: results and debates kick off tonight
Today, residents of Alblasserdam can follow the municipal election results live as ballots are counted. Join the results evening or tune in online to see how your vote shapes the local government for the next four years.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Municipal Elections 2026 |
| Date | March 18, 2026 (results evening), March 19, 2026 (Explanatory Debate) |
| Location | Landvast (results evening), De Rederij (Explanatory Debate) |
| Time | 21:30 (results evening), 19:30 (Explanatory Debate) |
| Live Stream | alblasserdam.raadsinformatie.nl/live |
| Parties Involved | Six local parties |
Municipalities in the Netherlands organize local elections to determine the composition of the municipal council, which in turn influences the formation of the local executive board (mayor and aldermen). The results of these elections directly shape local policies on issues like housing, education, and infrastructure.
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Today: the municipal elections
Today, Wednesday, March 18, is all about the elections. Once the ballot boxes have closed, the counting of the ballots will begin. The (provisional) results per polling station will be announced during the 'results evening' at Landvast. Entry is from 21:30 and everyone is welcome to attend.
On Thursday, March 19, at 19:30, the Explanatory Debate will take place in the council chamber of De Rederij. The lead candidates of the six parties will discuss the results and agreements will be made about the further process to form a new board of mayor and aldermen. You are welcome to attend in person; you can also watch at home: alblasserdam.raadsinformatie.nl/live