Brummen welcomes 11 new faces to municipal council after smooth elections
The 2026 municipal elections in Brummen have concluded with 11 newcomers joining the council, reflecting a higher voter turnout than in 2022. Residents can now follow the swearing-in of new members and a farewell to outgoing ones via live broadcasts.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Turnout | 55.50% (up from 48.99% in 2022) |
| New Council Members | 11 newcomers (10 male, 9 female) |
| Preferential Vote Winners | Sandra Voskamp (Lokaal Belang), Marleen Heinen (GroenLinks), Reinoud Keesmaat (PvdA), Sander Wijgman (CDA) |
| Seat Distribution | VVD: 7, GroenLinks: 3, CDA: 3, Lokaal Belang: 3, PvdA: 2, D66: 1 |
| Swearing-In Ceremony | April 1, 2026, 8:00 PM |
| Farewell Meeting | March 31, 2026, 8:00 PM |
| Residence Distribution | Brummen: 9, Eerbeek: 4, Hall: 2, Leuvenheim: 2, Oeken: 1, Empe: 1 |
The municipal council of Brummen is responsible for local governance, including policy-making, budget allocation, and representing residents' interests. The central electoral board, led by the mayor, oversees the election process to ensure fairness and transparency.
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Final election results: 11 newcomers
Yesterday morning (Thursday, March 26) at 10:00 AM, the central electoral board confirmed the results of the 2026 municipal council elections. This took place during a public session at the town hall. As chairman of the central electoral board, Mayor Jan Nathan Rozendaal signed the minutes with some pride.
Smooth execution
The final results can be viewed on this election page. “I am particularly proud because the elections in our municipality went smoothly. This is largely thanks to all the volunteers and employees of our municipality. No issues arose, and all counts were carried out correctly. This is why last week’s provisional results have now been confirmed as the final outcome,” said the mayor. He also congratulated all those elected: “Warm congratulations, and I wish you great wisdom and insight in carrying out your responsible duties!”
Final results
A total of xxxxx eligible voters cast their ballots. The turnout was 55.50%, compared to 48.99% in 2022. The seat distribution in the municipal council as of April 1 is as follows: VVD 7 seats, GroenLinks 3, CDA 3, Lokaal Belang 3, PvdA 2, and D66 1 seat. The swearing-in of the new council members will take place during the first meeting of the new municipal council on Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The farewell for council members who will not return will be held on Tuesday, March 31. This meeting in the council chamber will also begin at 8:00 PM. Both events can be followed live via the local broadcaster’s television channel.
Newcomers
Four individuals secured a seat on the municipal council through preferential votes: Sandra Voskamp (Lokaal Belang), Marleen Heinen (GroenLinks), Reinoud Keesmaat (PvdA), and Sander Wijgman (CDA).
Compared to the current municipal council, eleven ‘new’ council members will take office on April 1. The gender balance is fairly even: ten male and nine female council members.
In terms of place of residence, the village of Brummen is best represented, with nine council members living there. The remaining council members reside in Eerbeek (4), Hall (2), Leuvenheim (2), Oeken (1), and Empe (1).