Amsterdam residents head to polls today for municipal and district elections
Today, voters in Amsterdam cast their ballots for municipal councils, district committees, and Weesp’s administrative committee. Polling stations are open until 9 PM, with key rules on location and ID requirements affecting thousands of citizens.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Polling Hours | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Locations | Map of polling stations |
| ID Requirement | Valid ID + polling card(s) |
| Special Cases | Residents of Driemond vote in Weesp; proxy voting allowed for absentees |
| Accessibility | Overview of accessible polling stations |
| Unavailable Station | Former Stadstimmertuin (Amsterdam) |
The Municipality of Amsterdam organizes these elections to ensure democratic representation at the local and district levels. It oversees polling station logistics, voter accessibility, and compliance with electoral regulations.
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Liveblog elections for municipal council and district and administrative committees
On Wednesday, March 18, elections will be held for the municipal council, district committees, and the administrative committee of Weesp. In this live blog, you will find all the news about the elections in Amsterdam, including turnout figures and results.
Hundreds of volunteers were up before dawn today to prepare the polling stations. Mika Tretmans is one of them: "The coffee is ready, the pencils are sharpened, and the first votes are already being cast. The team is ready to make it a pleasant and productive day."
The polling stations are now open. Check the map or list for all polling stations. You can vote until 9:00 PM. Note: for the district committees and the administrative committee of Weesp, you can only vote in your own district or area.
Polling station setup is in full swing. At the Oosterkerk on Wittenburgergracht, a polling station is being set up. Still empty and echoing now, tomorrow Amsterdam residents will cast their votes here. Three men walk in, and everything springs into action. Trolleys rattle, panels click into place. No need for discussion. "It has to happen automatically," says Wesley. "We all have our own fixed routines. One handles the power, another sets up the booths, the third completes the surrounding boxes." The men work for a moving company and do this every election in the same district. The Oosterkerk is larger than most polling locations, so more work is involved. "But with a team that works well together, it still goes quickly." Within half an hour, they’re already outside again, on to the next location.
Voting on Wednesday? Here’s what you need to know. Choose a polling station in your district or area. You can vote tomorrow. You may choose which polling station to visit. Note: you can only cast your vote for the district committees and the administrative committee of Weesp in your own district or area. Therefore, choose a polling station in your neighborhood and go there to vote. Residents of Driemond will also vote in Weesp. Check the map or list for all polling stations. The polling station at the former Stadstimmertuin is unavailable due to circumstances.
What should you bring? To vote, bring your polling card(s) and a valid ID.
Unable to vote in person? Perhaps you cannot vote in person on March 18 because you are ill or not in the city, for example. In that case, you can authorize someone else to vote on your behalf by giving them power of attorney.
Voting with a disability. On the Assistance and aids page, you will find a convenient overview of all polling stations with accessibility features.
Amsterdam App. In the Amsterdam App, you will find a map with all polling stations. You can also see how busy each polling station is.