Heerlen election results: Elderly Party takes lead with 8 council seats
Heerlen's municipal council elections show a shift in local politics, with the Ouderen Partij Heerlen (OPH) emerging as the largest party. Residents now face potential changes in local policies, as OPH secures 8 seats, followed by CDA and SP.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 44.2% |
| Largest Party | Ouderen Partij Heerlen (OPH) |
| OPH Votes | 6,201 |
| OPH Seats | 8 |
| Second Largest Party | CDA (5,160 votes, 6 seats) |
| Third Largest Party | SP (3,617 votes, 4 seats) |
| Report Counting Errors | March 19, 12:00 PM - March 25, 10:00 AM |
The Municipality of Heerlen is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. These preliminary results help shape the city's governance and policy priorities for the coming years.
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Preliminary results of municipal council elections
The votes have been counted and the preliminary results of the municipal council elections in Heerlen are in. This time, the turnout in Heerlen was 44.2 percent. The Ouderen Partij Heerlen (OPH) secured the most votes with 6,201, making it the largest party in Heerlen. It is followed by the CDA with 5,160 votes, and the SP closes the top three with 3,617 votes.
Preliminary results per party
Note: these are preliminary results. The final results will be announced once all votes have been verified and confirmed.
Preliminary seat distribution
The OPH is the largest party with 8 seats. In second place is the CDA with 6 seats. The SP and Jongerenpartij Heerlen follow with 4 seats each.
Note: this is a preliminary seat distribution. During the further counting process, the remaining seats will be definitively calculated and allocated.
Error in vote counting
Do you suspect a counting error was made at a polling station or municipal polling office during the vote counting process? You can report this from Thursday, March 19, 12:00 PM to Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 AM to the Central Polling Office of the Municipality of Heerlen.