Dalfsen voters boost local representation: record turnout shapes new council
Residents of Dalfsen have spoken, with a record 66.34% turnout shaping the new municipal council. The results, announced today, will influence local policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Dalfsen |
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Final Results Announced | March 26, 2026 |
| Total Eligible Voters | 23,700 |
| Turnout | 66.34% (up from 62.7% in 2022) |
| Total Seats in Council | 23 |
| Seat Distribution | Gemeentebelangen (10), CDA (6), ChristenUnie (2), GroenLinks-PvdA (2), |
| D66 (1), VVD (1), Stand Organisatie Dalfsen (1) | |
| Next Steps | Formation of new municipal executive, farewell meeting on March 31, |
| installation of new council on April 1 |
The municipality of Dalfsen is responsible for local governance, including urban planning, social services, and public infrastructure. The Central Electoral Board ensures the integrity and accuracy of election results, which directly influence the composition of the municipal council and its policy priorities.
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Final results of the municipal council elections in the municipality of Dalfsen
On Thursday morning, March 26, Mayor Michael Sijbom announced the final results of the municipal council elections held on March 18, 2026, during a public session of the Central Electoral Board. No objections were filed, and a recount was not necessary.
Turnout and final seat distribution Out of the 23,700 residents of the municipality of Dalfsen, 66.34% cast their votes. This is higher than in 2022 in the municipality of Dalfsen (62.7%). The seat distribution for the new municipal council is as follows:
- Gemeentebelangen – 10 seats
- CDA – 6 seats
- ChristenUnie – 2 seats
- GroenLinks-PvdA – 2 seats
- D66 – 1 seat
- VVD – 1 seat
- Stand Organisatie Dalfsen – 1 seat
The results have been definitively established by the Central Electoral Board after reviewing all documents from the polling stations and the municipal electoral board. A total of 23 councillors from seven parties will now take their seats in the new municipal council. The full results, including the outcomes per polling station and the number of votes per candidate, can be found at www.dalfsen.nl/verkiezingen.
Next steps Following the municipal council elections, the process of forming a new municipal executive now begins. Informateur Wout Wagenmans will engage in discussions with the political parties of the municipality of Dalfsen in the coming period. He will examine which issues the parties consider important, where there are common ground between the parties, and which collaborations are possible.
Farewell to the council On March 31 at 19:30, the municipal council will hold an extra meeting. During this session, farewell will be bid to the councillors who are stepping down, and it will be verified whether the new councillors comply with all regulations. The installation of the new municipal council will take place on April 1 at 19:30. Both meetings will be held in the council chamber and can be followed live via www.gemeenteraaddalfsen.nl.