Goeree-Overflakkee election turnout rises as local party leads preliminary results
Residents of Goeree-Overflakkee have spoken: turnout for the 2026 municipal elections reached 67%, up from 2022. The local party 'Trots op Goeree-Overflakkee' leads the preliminary results, shaping the future of local governance and policies affecting daily life.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Goeree-Overflakkee |
| Turnout (2026) | 67% |
| Turnout (2022) | 64% |
| Eligible voters | 42,278 |
| Votes cast | 28,143 |
| Invalid votes | 39 |
| Blank votes | 51 |
| Leading party | Trots op Goeree-Overflakkee |
| Votes for leading party | 7,999 |
| Second place party | SGP |
| Votes for SGP | 5,553 |
| Final results date | March 26, 2026 |
The municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee oversees local governance, including policies on infrastructure, social services, and community development. These election results will determine the composition of the municipal council, which plays a key role in shaping local regulations and budget allocations.
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Preliminary results of municipal council elections
Today, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, residents of the municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee cast their votes in the municipal council elections. After the polls closed at 9:00 PM, all votes were counted. A preliminary result has now been determined, which we are pleased to share.
Preliminary results
28,143 of the eligible voters (42,278) cast their ballots, representing a turnout of 67%. This is higher than the turnout in the previous municipal elections in 2022, when it was 64% in Goeree-Overflakkee.
Of these votes, 39 were invalid and 51 were blank.
Leading parties in Goeree-Overflakkee
Trots op Goeree-Overflakkee, SGP, and CDA received the most votes. Below is a full overview of the preliminary results based on the number of votes received.
Party nameNumber of votes1. GAAN1,842. Reformed Political Party (SGP)5,553. Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA)5,384. People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD)1,7985. Christian Union1,7896. GREENLEFT/Labour Party1,8867. Democrats 66 (D66)1,0618. 50PLUS7509. Proud of Goeree-Overflakkee7,999
The detailed preliminary results will be published later on the election page.
Final results on Thursday, March 26
The Central Electoral Committee will officially determine the election results on Thursday, March 26, 2026. This means that the seat distribution and the composition of the new municipal council will then be officially confirmed.
Your vote counted
Thank you for your vote!Your vote contributed to the democracy in Goeree-Overflakkee. Would you like more information about the election results? Visit the election page.