De Ronde Venen sees higher voter turnout as new council prepares to take office
Residents of De Ronde Venen showed stronger engagement in the recent municipal elections, with a 61% turnout. The newly elected council, set to be installed on April 1, will include replacements for four candidates who declined their seats, shaping local governance for the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible voters | 36,382 |
| Votes cast | 22,193 |
| Turnout | 61% (up from 59.6% in 2022) |
| Candidates not taking seats | Yvonne van den Heerik (RVB), Gerrit Verweij (VVD), Judith Godschalx-Dekker (VVD), Marjolein van Rooijen (D66) |
| Replacements | Roger Fernhout, Margreth de Wit, Walter Kornneef, Stijn Verlaan |
| Installation date | April 1, 2026 |
| Farewell to outgoing council | March 31, 2026 |
| Meeting location | De Ronde Venen town hall |
The Central Electoral Board oversees the integrity and certification of local election results in the Netherlands, ensuring transparency and adherence to electoral laws. Municipal councils, like the one in De Ronde Venen, play a critical role in local governance, shaping policies and decisions that directly affect residents' daily lives.
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Final results of municipal council elections in De Ronde Venen
The Central Electoral Board has officially confirmed the results of the municipal council elections in De Ronde Venen on Thursday, March 26. A total of 36,382 residents were eligible to vote in the elections held on March 18, and 22,193 cast their ballots. This represents a turnout of 61 percent, which is higher than four years ago, when turnout was 59.6 percent.
Candidates marked with an * have indicated they will not take up their seat.
Not all elected candidates will take up their seats
Several elected candidates have indicated they will not take up their seats on the municipal council. These are: Yvonne van den Heerik (RVB), Gerrit Verweij and Judith Godschalx-Dekker (both VVD), and Marjolein van Rooijen (D66). Their seats will be taken by Roger Fernhout, Margreth de Wit, Walter Kornneef, and Stijn Verlaan, respectively. The full official election results, including all associated minutes, can be found at www.derondevenen.nl/verkiezingen.
Installation of the new municipal council
The new municipal council will be installed on Wednesday, April 1. On Tuesday, March 31, the outgoing council will be bid farewell. Both meetings begin at 7:30 PM and will take place at the De Ronde Venen town hall. Interested parties are cordially invited to attend. The meetings will be broadcast live by RTV Ronde Venen and can also be viewed via the municipal website. Photo caption The Central Electoral Board, chaired by Mayor Rosan Kocken, officially confirmed the election results on Thursday, March 25.
Photo caption: The Central Electoral Board, chaired by Mayor Rosan Kocken, officially confirmed the election results on Thursday, March 25.