Heeze-Leende voters shape new council: Algemeen Belang and PRO lead with 4 seats each
Residents of Heeze-Leende have spoken, electing a fresh municipal council with Algemeen Belang Heeze-Leende and PRO Heeze-Leende as the leading parties. With a voter turnout of 58.34%, the community has set the course for local governance in the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Eligible Voters | 14,012 |
| Voter Turnout | 8,175 (58.34%) |
| Previous Turnout (2022) | 56.21% |
| Largest Parties | Algemeen Belang Heeze-Leende (4 seats), PRO Heeze-Leende (4 seats) |
| Other Parties | VVD (3 seats), CDA (2 seats), Lokaal Heeze-Leende (2 seats), Partij voor Oud en Jong (2 seats) |
| Top Preference Votes | Johan Cuijten (VVD, 782 votes), Yolande van der Veer (PRO, 732 votes) |
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Results Confirmed | March 26, 2026 |
The municipal council of Heeze-Leende plays a crucial role in local governance, overseeing policies, budgets, and community initiatives that directly affect residents' daily lives. These election results determine the political direction and priorities for the municipality in the coming term.
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Final results of the municipal council elections in Heeze-Leende
The central polling station confirmed the results of the municipal council elections in Heeze-Leende on Thursday, March 26.
Algemeen Belang Heeze-Leende has become the largest party based on the votes cast, securing 4 seats on the municipal council. PRO Heeze-Leende also won 4 seats, while the VVD obtained 3 seats. The CDA, Lokaal Heeze-Leende, and Partij voor Oud en Jong each retained their 2 seats.
Voter turnout in the municipal council elections on March 18, 2026
In total, there were 14,012 eligible voters in Heeze-Leende. Of these, 8,175 cast their votes, resulting in a turnout of 58.34%. This turnout is higher than in the previous municipal council elections in 2022 (56.21%).
Seat distribution
- Algemeen Belang Heeze-Leende: 4 seats
- PRO Heeze-Leende: 4 seats
- VVD Heeze-Leende: 3 seats
- CDA: 2 seats
- Lokaal Heeze-Leende: 2 seats
- Partij voor Oud en Jong: 2 seats
Preference votes
Seven candidates were elected based on preference votes:
- Veldkamp, T.C. (Lot) - Lokaal Heeze-Leende - 514 votes
- Scheepers, H.J.A. (Harrie) - Algemeen Belang Heeze-Leende - 470 votes
- van Breugel-Smolders, M.EW. (Maaike) - Algemeen Belang Heeze-Leende - 387 votes
- Mordang, M. (Martin) - CDA - 329 votes
- Cuijten, J.H.M. (Johan) - VVD - 782 votes
- Maas, F.M.P. (Frans) - Partij voor Oud en Jong - 290 votes
- van der Veer, J.C.W. (Yolande) - PRO Heeze-Leende - 732 votes
Elected councillors
Algemeen Belang Heeze-Leende
- Scheepers, H.J.A. (Harrie)
- van Breugel-Smolders, M.EW. (Maaike)
- van Gennip, Y.C.W.H. (Yvonne)
- van den Heuvel, J.W.H.M. (Joost)
PRO Heeze-Leende
- van der Veer, J.C.W. (Yolande)
- Jacobs, C.T.G.A.M. (Chris)
- Geijsel, M.J. (Manja)
- Klerks, M.P. (Mark)
VVD
- Cuijten, J.H.M. (Johan)
- Schmitz, J.H.W.M. (Hans)
- Broft, A.D. (Alain)
CDA
- Mordang, M. (Martin)
- Beerkens, M.V.A. (Max)
Lokaal Heeze-Leende
- Veldkamp, T.C. (Lot)
- de Turck, J.M.M. (Jack)
Partij voor Oud en Jong
- Maas, F.M.P. (Frans)
- Cremers, M.J.H. (Max)