Ermelo residents elect new municipal council with higher voter turnout
Ermelo's municipal council elections concluded with a 62.4% turnout, up from 2022. The CDA leads coalition talks as residents prepare for a new term starting April 1, shaping local policies and community priorities for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 62.40% (up from 60.82% in 2022) |
| Total votes cast | 14,117 |
| Valid votes | 14,044 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 21 invalid, 54 blank |
| Proxy votes | 1,360 |
| Seats in council | 21 |
| Largest party | CDA (5 seats, 3,190 votes) |
| Coalition scout | Albertine van Vliet-Kuiper (CDA) |
| New council installation | April 1, 2026 |
| Term duration | 2026–2030 |
Seat Distribution:
| Party | Votes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| CDA | 3,190 | 5 |
| één-Ermelo | 2,980 | 5 |
| Progressief Ermelo | 2,518 | 4 |
| SGP | 1,932 | 3 |
| ChristenUnie | 1,672 | 2 |
| VVD | 1,407 | 2 |
| HEE22 | 345 | 0 |
The Municipality of Ermelo oversees local governance, including organizing elections and facilitating coalition formation. As the administrative body, it ensures democratic processes run smoothly and implements policies decided by the elected council.
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Final municipal council election results in Ermelo
Mayor Hans van Daalen has confirmed the final results of the municipal council elections in Ermelo. With a turnout of 62.40%, more residents cast their votes than four years ago. Meanwhile, under the leadership of the CDA, the information process for forming a new coalition has begun.
Final seat distribution
During the session of the central polling station at the Huis van Ermelo, no irregularities were reported. The 21 seats on the Ermelo municipal council for the 2026–2030 term are now allocated as follows:
CDA: 3,190 votes, 5 seatséén-Ermelo: 2,980 votes, 5 seatsProgressief Ermelo: 2,518 votes, 4 seatsStaatskundig Gereformeerde Partij (SGP): 1,932 votes, 3 seatsChristenUnie: 1,672 votes, 2 seatsVVD: 1,407 votes, 2 seatsHeerlijk, Eerlijk Ermelo 22 (HEE22): 345 votesTotal: 14,044 valid votes, 21 seats
Turnout and votes
Voter engagement in Ermelo was high: turnout rose to 62.40% (compared to 60.82% in 2022). A total of 14,117 people cast their ballots. Of these, 14,044 votes were valid, 1,360 were proxy votes, and the polling station recorded 21 invalid and 54 blank votes.
Start of information process: Albertine van Vliet as scout
With the seats now officially allocated, attention turns to the future. As the largest party, the CDA has taken the lead in the information process. Albertine van Vliet-Kuiper has been appointed as the scout. Her task is to explore which parties could form a stable coalition together. Over the coming period, she will hold discussions with all faction leaders to map out potential areas of cooperation and shared priorities.
Installation of new council
The official installation of the new municipal councillors will take place on Wednesday, 1 April at the Huis van Ermelo. From that moment, the new council will officially assume its duties.
More information
For more details, visit the Municipal Council Elections page.