Hengelo's municipal elections 2026: Burger Belangen wins, seven parties secure remaining seats
Hengelo's municipal council elections saw a 50.35% turnout, with Burger Belangen emerging as the largest party. The results shape local governance, affecting policies and services for residents in the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 50.35% (34,197 out of 67,917 eligible voters) |
| Valid Votes | 34,068 |
| Polling Stations | 40 |
| Total Council Seats | 37 |
| Electoral Quota | 920 28/37 votes per full seat |
| Winner | Burger Belangen (7 seats) |
| Other Major Parties | GROENLINKS/PvdA (5 seats), VVD (5 seats), CDA (4 seats) |
| Remaining Seats (7 parties) | CDA, GROENLINKS/PvdA, Burger Belangen, SP, VVD, ANDERS!, Forum voor Democratie |
| New Council Installation | April 1, 2026 |
The Central Electoral Committee oversees the election process, ensuring fair and transparent results for municipal councils. Municipal councils play a crucial role in local governance, influencing policies and services that directly affect residents' daily lives.
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Election results for municipal council
Remaining seats for 7 parties
The Central Electoral Committee announced the results of the municipal council elections on Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 AM. This was done during a public session at the town hall.
In Hengelo, 34,197 out of 67,917 eligible voters cast their ballots in the municipal council elections. This represents a turnout of 50.35%. Voters could cast their votes at 40 polling stations on March 18. A total of 34,068 voters cast valid votes for a candidate. The remaining votes were blank or invalid.
Results
Burger Belangen emerged as the winner of the municipal council elections with 7 seats on the council, followed by GROENLINKS / Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA) and VVD, each with 5 seats. The CDA secured 4 seats. Three seats each went to the SP (Socialistische Partij), D66, ANDERS!, and Forum voor Democratie. The following parties each received 1 seat: Pro Hengelo, PVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid), Hengelose Burgers (VPOR), and newcomer 50PLUS. ChristenUnie and Volt did not receive enough votes for a (remaining) seat.
Seat distribution
In Hengelo, 37 council seats are up for grabs. The electoral quota is 920 28/37. This is the number of votes for a candidate divided by the number of council seats, i.e., 34,068 ÷ 37. This figure determines the minimum number of votes a party needs for a 'full' seat. A total of 30 'full' seats were allocated. This left 7 remaining seats.
Seven parties received a remaining seat. These are CDA, GROENLINKS / Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA), Burger Belangen, SP (Socialistische Partij), VVD, ANDERS!, and Forum voor Democratie.
Would you like to know more about the distribution of seats among the candidates? Or how voting took place at the various polling stations? Visit www.hengelo.nl/verkiezingsuitslagen.
Installation of new council
On Tuesday, March 31, the outgoing council will decide on the admission of the elected members to the council (verification of credentials). The installation of the new council will then take place on Wednesday, April 1.