Almelo prepares for new municipal council: key dates and next steps after elections
Almelo's municipal elections have concluded, and the city is now transitioning to a new council. Residents can expect provisional results on March 20, final seat allocations on March 26, and the swearing-in of new councillors on April 1. Here’s what you need to know about the process and how it affects local governance.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electoral Committee meeting | March 20, 2026 | N/A | Almelo Town Hall |
| Final results and seat allocation | March 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Council chamber, Town Hall |
| Farewell to 2022–2026 municipal council | March 31, 2026 | 3:00 PM | Council chamber, Town Hall |
| Installation of 2026–2030 municipal council | April 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Council chamber, Town Hall |
| Informateur | Henk Kamp | N/A | Almelo |
| Number of councillors | 35 | N/A | Almelo |
The Central Electoral Committee of Almelo oversees the electoral process, ensuring transparency and accuracy in vote counting and seat allocation. Their role is critical in transitioning power smoothly between outgoing and incoming municipal councils, upholding democratic principles at the local level.
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What happens next after the elections?
On Wednesday, March 18, the municipal elections took place. What happens next?
Minutes of the polling stations
In the days following the elections, the minutes of the polling stations are checked, and the candidate-level tally sheets are completed. The minutes are the official forms stating how many votes each party and candidate received.
Provisional results at candidate level
On Friday, March 20, a meeting of the Central Electoral Committee will be held. During this session, the results of the candidate-level tally will be announced. It will then be known which 35 candidates will form the Almelo municipal council.
Final results and seat allocation
In a public meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 AM in the council chamber of the town hall, the Central Electoral Committee will announce the final results. The electoral quota, seat allocation, and preference votes will also be disclosed. You can attend or follow this meeting live via the livestream.
Farewell to the 2022–2026 municipal council
On Tuesday, March 31, a special council meeting will be held to say farewell to the outgoing municipal council. Some of its members will return to the new council. The meeting in the council chamber begins at 3:00 PM, followed by a farewell reception in the foyer on the first floor.
Installation of the 2026–2030 municipal council
During a special council meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 PM in the council chamber, the newly elected councillors for the 2026–2030 term will be sworn in. You are cordially invited to attend.
Information phase and coalition formation
All political parties that enter the municipal council will engage in discussions with one another. This process is guided by the informateur, Mr. Henk Kamp. The VVD, the party that received the most votes, approached Mr. Kamp for this role. The informateur will meet with all parties and subsequently provide advice on which parties are best suited to form a coalition. This advice will be discussed during a public council meeting, after which the coalition formation phase begins. During this phase, the parties that wish to form a coalition will negotiate on their objectives, the appointment of aldermen, and the areas of responsibility for those aldermen.