Harderwijk election results finalized: Three councillors win seats through preference votes
Harderwijk's municipal council election results are now official, with three candidates securing seats through preference votes. The new council, led by the largest party Gemeentebelang Harderwijk/Hierden, will convene on April 1, shaping local policies for the coming term.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Harderwijk |
| Election Date | March 2026 (results confirmed March 26, 2026) |
| Largest Party | Gemeentebelang Harderwijk/Hierden |
| Preference Threshold | 183 votes Candidates Elected via Preference Votes |
| - GROENLINKS/PvdA | J. van Noordennen (list position 6) |
| - CDA | G.J. Morren-Holstege (list position 4) |
| - GEMEENTEBELANG HARDERWIJK/HIERDEN | M. Allabari (list position 11) |
| First Council Meeting | April 1, 2026 |
The municipality of Harderwijk is responsible for organizing local elections, ensuring fair and transparent voting processes. The confirmed results mark the beginning of the formation process for the new municipal executive board, which will influence local governance and policy decisions.
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Final municipal council election results in Harderwijk confirmed
The chairman of the central polling station for the municipality of Harderwijk, Mayor Jeroen Joon, confirmed the final results of the municipal council elections this morning at the Huis van de Stad. The polling station reported no irregularities.
The final seat distribution in Harderwijk for the upcoming council term is as follows:
Elected councillors
Three candidates were elected through preferential votes in this election, securing seats they would not have otherwise obtained. They met the preference threshold of at least 183 votes, thereby earning their place on the council.
The candidates in question are:
- For GROENLINKS/Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA), van Noordennen, J. (number 6 on the list);
- For CDA, Morren-Holstege, G.J. (number 4 on the list);
- For GEMEENTEBELANG HARDERWIJK/HIERDEN, Allabari, M. (number 11 on the list).
The remaining seats for each party have been allocated to candidates in the order they appeared on the list. Names marked with an asterisk (*) indicate candidates elected through preferential votes.
Formation process
Gemeentebelang Harderwijk/Hierden is the largest party and will therefore lead negotiations during the formation process and the establishment of the new municipal executive board (college van B&W). More information, including the detailed election results, is available on the Municipal Council Elections page.
The new Harderwijk municipal council will convene on Wednesday, April 1, following the installation of the new councillors.