Druten's new municipal council takes shape: Kernachtig Druten leads with 6 seats
Residents of Druten have spoken: Kernachtig Druten will lead the new municipal council after securing 6 seats. The election results, confirmed on 26 March, mark the start of coalition talks and a transition to local governance that will shape policies affecting daily life in Druten.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | 26 March 2026 |
| Total Eligible Voters | 16,205 |
| Turnout | 54.7% (up from 53.6% in 2022) |
| Total Seats | 17 |
| Seat Distribution | |
| - Kernachtig Druten | 6 seats |
| - Welzijn Druten | 3 seats |
| - Dorpslijst Puiflijk/Druten-Zuid | 3 seats |
| - Dorpslijst Afferden | 2 seats |
| - GroenLinks/PvdA | 2 seats |
| - Dorpslijst Horssen | 1 seat |
| Farewell Current Council | 30 March 2026, 15:30-18:00 |
| Installation New Council | 1 April 2026, 19:30 |
| Coalition Negotiations Led By | Ms Agnes Schaap |
The municipality of Druten is responsible for local governance, including policy-making, public services, and community development. The municipal council plays a crucial role in representing residents' interests and overseeing the executive board's actions.
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Final results of the municipal council elections in the municipality of Druten
On Thursday, 26 March, the Central Electoral Committee confirmed the final results of the municipal council elections in Druten during a public session. This officially concludes the election process, and it is now clear which parties will be represented in the new municipal council.
The seat distribution per party is as follows:
- Kernachtig Druten: 6 seats
- Welzijn Druten: 3 seats
- Dorpslijst Puiflijk/Druten-Zuid: 3 seats
- Dorpslijst Afferden: 2 seats
- GroenLinks/PvdA: 2 seats
- Dorpslijst Horssen: 1 seat
A total of 13 full seats have been allocated, with the remaining 4 seats going to Welzijn Druten, Dorpslijst Puiflijk/Druten-Zuid, Dorpslijst Afferden, and GroenLinks/Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA).
Farewell and installation of the municipal council
On Monday, 30 March, from 15:30 to 18:00, there will be a farewell for the current councillors. The new municipal council will be installed on Wednesday, 1 April, at 19:30. Both meetings can be followed live via our meetings page, and residents are welcome to attend in person in the council chamber. The current board of mayor and aldermen will remain in office until the new aldermen have been appointed.
From election results to a new administration
Kernachtig Druten, as the party with the most votes, is in discussions with other parties to form a coalition. These negotiations are being facilitated by Ms Agnes Schaap. The agreements made by the parties will be recorded in a coalition agreement. Once the coalition agreement is finalised, the coalition parties will nominate their candidate aldermen. The municipal council will then vote on these nominations. After their appointment, the aldermen, together with the mayor, will form the new board of mayor and aldermen.
High turnout
In the municipality of Druten, 16,205 residents were eligible to vote. The turnout was 54.7%. In the previous municipal council elections in 2022, the turnout was 53.6%.