Cranendonck election results: ELAN wins big as voter turnout drops to 51%
Residents of Cranendonck will see a shift in local governance after ELAN secured the most seats in the municipal council election. Voter turnout hit a record low, raising concerns about civic engagement in the community.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Largest Party | ELAN (5 seats) |
| Seat Changes | Cranendonck Actief! (+1), VVD (+1), CDA (-1), Pro6 (no change) |
| Newcomer | Cranendoncks Belang ’24 (1 seat) |
| Voter Turnout | 51.47% (8,698 out of 16,900 eligible voters) |
| Previous Turnout | 2022: 54.70%, 2018: 53.84% |
| Preference Vote Winners | Martien Beliën (ELAN, 161 votes), Ilse Govers (Cranendonck Actief!, 183 votes) |
| Council Composition | 19 seats total: ELAN (5), CDA (4), Cranendonck Actief! (4), VVD (3), Pro6 (2), Cranendoncks Belang ’24 (1) |
The municipal council of Cranendonck is responsible for local governance, including policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services. These election results will shape the council’s priorities and decision-making for the next four years.
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Final results of the municipal council election in Cranendonck
The central polling station confirmed the final results of the municipal council election in Cranendonck on Thursday, 26 March.
ELAN has emerged as the largest party with 5 seats on the municipal council. Cranendonck Actief! and the VVD have gained seats: Cranendonck Actief! increased from 3 to 4 seats, while the VVD rose from 2 to 3 seats. Pro6 retains its 2 seats.
The CDA has lost one seat, ending with 4 seats. Newcomer Cranendoncks Belang ’24 has secured 1 seat.
Voter turnout
In total, there were 16,900 eligible voters in Cranendonck. Of these, 8,698 cast their votes, resulting in a turnout of 51.47%.
This turnout is lower than in previous municipal council elections:
- 2022: 54.70%
- 2018: 53.84%
Seat distribution
The seats on the municipal council are divided as follows:
- ELAN – 5 seats
- CDA – 4 seats
- Cranendonck Actief! – 4 seats
- VVD – 3 seats
- Pro6 – 2 seats
- Cranendoncks Belang ’24 – 1 seat
Preference votes
Two candidates were elected based on preference votes:
- Martien Beliën (ELAN) – 161 votes
- Ilse Govers (Cranendonck Actief!) – 183 votes
Elected councillors
ELAN
- Geert Rijkers
- Marloes Langers-Jansen
- Frans Strik
- Martien Beliën
- Irma Thijssen
CDA
- Wouter Boelens
- Sascha van Lent-Peperkamp
- Eric Peeters
- Merel van Brussel-Lok
Cranendonck Actief!
- Koen van Laarhoven
- Els van der Heijden-Boelens
- Ilse Govers
- David Morgan
Pro6
- Yuri van Buul
- Anja van de Burgt-Briels
VVD
- Jordy Drieman
- Willem Swinkels
- Huub Borg
Cranendoncks Belang ’24
- Dirk van Asten