Leefbaar Capelle wins big in 2026 municipal elections with 15 seats
Residents of Capelle aan den IJssel have spoken: Leefbaar Capelle is the new powerhouse in local politics, securing nearly half the council seats. The election saw a slight rise in voter turnout, shaping the town’s future policies and priorities.
| Political Party | Votes 2026 | Seats 2026 | Votes 2022 | Seats 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leefbaar Capelle | 9,595 | 15 | 6,726 | 11 |
| GREENLEFT/Labour Party (PvdA) | 3,526 | 5 | 2,904* | 4* |
| D66 | 2,425 | 3 | 2,866 | 4 |
| VVD | 1,904 | 2 | 2,504 | 4 |
| Reformed Political Party (SGP) | 1,988 | 3 | 1,992 | 3 |
| We Colourful Capelle | 597 | 0 | 1,635** | 2* |
| Christian Union | 975 | 1 | 1,257 | 2 |
| CDA | 1,301 | 2 | 1,214 | 1 |
| Socialist Party (SP) | 515 | 0 | 1,071 | 1 |
| Real for Capelle | 1,652 | 2 | - | - |
| Total | 24,476 | 33 | 23,116 | 33 |
| Votes Cast | 2026 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Blank votes | 58 | 84 |
| Invalid votes | 71 | 68 |
| Valid votes | 24,434 | 23,268 |
| Turnout | 45.2% | 43.54% |
*In 2022, GroenLinks and PvdA participated separately. **Capels Bewoners Belang changed its name to We Colourful Capelle in 2025.
The municipal council of Capelle aan den IJssel is responsible for local governance, including policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services. These election results determine the political direction and priorities for the town over the next four years.
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Final results of the 2026 municipal council elections
The final results of the municipal council elections in Capelle aan den IJssel have been established. Leefbaar Capelle is the largest party with 15 of the 33 seats.
Final results of the municipal council elections on March 18, 2026, compared to those of 2022 in terms of votes and seats.
List Political party Votes 2026 Seats 2026 Votes 2022 Seats 20221 Leefbaar Capelle 9,595 15 6,726 112 GREENLEFT/Labour Party (PvdA) 3,526 5 2,904* 4*3 D66 2,425 3 2,866 44 VVD 1,904 2 2,504 45 Reformed Political Party (SGP) 1,988 3 1,992 36 We Colourful Capelle 597 1,635** 2*7 Christian Union 975 1 1,257 28 CDA 1,301 2 1,214 19 Socialist Party (SP) 515 1,071 110 Real for Capelle 1.65 2 - -Other parties 2022 - - 947 1Total 24,476 33 23,116 33
Number of votes cast
2026 2022Blank votes 58 84Invalid votes 71 68Valid votes 24,434 23,268Turnout 45.2% 43.54%
* In 2022, GroenLinks and PvdA still participated as separate parties. In this table, their votes and seats have been added together.** In 2025, Capels Bewoners Belang changed its party name to We Colourful Capelle. The 2022 votes are therefore those for Capels Bewoners Belang.
Minutes, results per polling station and candidate
View the report (minutes) of the Central Electoral Office and the final count of all votes at candidate level.
View all minutes and results in Capelle.
You can also view this on paper at the town hall. To do so, visit the Elections Team.
New municipal council begins
The new municipal council will be sworn in on Wednesday, April 1. The old council will say goodbye on Monday, March 30.