Early results in for 2026 municipal elections: CDA leads in Harlingen
The first provisional results of the 2026 municipal council elections in Harlingen show CDA as the frontrunner with 5 seats. Over half of eligible voters cast their ballots, shaping local policies and community priorities for the coming years.
| Party | Votes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party/GroenLinks | 1,339 | 3 |
| CDA | 1,748 | 5 |
| Harlinger Belang | 1,032 | 3 |
| VVD | 897 | 2 |
| Wad'n Party | 657 | 2 |
| Hope | 532 | 1 |
| D66 | 447 | 1 |
| Christian Union | 217 | 0 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total votes cast | 6,869 |
| Blank votes | 41 |
| Valid votes | 6,529 |
| Invalid votes | 18 |
| Number of voters | 6,809 |
| Eligible voters | 13,228 |
| Turnout percentage | 51.93% |
The Central Electoral Committee oversees the counting and validation of votes in Dutch municipal elections, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Municipal councils play a crucial role in local governance, influencing policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services.
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Provisional election results for municipal council elections
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the central counting of votes at the candidate level will take place. This may lead to corrections. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM, there will be a public session of the Central Electoral Committee, which will then announce the final results.
Provisional results for the 2026 municipal council elections
Votes SeatsLabour Party/GroenLinks 1,339 3CDA 1,748 5Harlinger Belang 1,032 3VVD 897 2Wad'n Party 657 2Hope 532 1D66 447 1Christian Union 217
Details of the provisional results for the 2026 municipal council elections
Number of votes cast for candidates 6,869Number of blank votes 41Number of valid votes 6,529Number of invalid votes 18Number of voters 6,809Number of eligible voters 13,228Turnout percentage 51.93%