Hilvarenbeek leads North Brabant with record voter turnout in 2026 municipal elections
Residents of Hilvarenbeek have spoken: with a 66.3% turnout, the highest in North Brabant, the new municipal council is set. The VVD secured the most seats, and the new council takes office on April 1. Stay engaged by following meetings live or in person.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Hilvarenbeek |
| Turnout | 66.3% (highest in North Brabant) |
| Eligible voters | 8,812 |
| Election date | March 18, 2026 |
| Final results confirmed | March 26, 2026 |
| New council installation | April 1, 2026 |
| Seat distribution | VVD: 8 seats, Hoi Werkt: 7 seats, CDA: 2 seats |
| Council meetings livestream | hilvarenbeek.notubiz.nl |
The municipality of Hilvarenbeek is responsible for organizing local elections, ensuring democratic processes run smoothly, and facilitating citizen participation in governance. The Central Electoral Board oversees the accuracy and transparency of election results, which form the basis for local policy-making.
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Final results of the 2026 municipal council elections
On March 18, residents of the municipality of Hilvarenbeek cast their votes in the municipal council elections. With a turnout of 66.3%, 8,812 eligible voters cast their ballots. This is the highest turnout percentage of all municipalities in North Brabant!
On Thursday, March 26, the Central Electoral Board officially confirmed the final results of the municipal council elections during a public session.
Seat distribution by party:
- VVD: 8 seats
- Hoi Werkt: 7 seats
- CDA: 2 seats
New municipal council
On Tuesday, March 31, the current municipal council will be bid farewell. The following day, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the new municipal council will be officially installed.
Follow council meetings
Residents who wish to stay involved in local politics can attend council meetings in person. Additionally, the meetings can be followed live via the livestream on the municipal council’s website at www.hilvarenbeek.nl/ris. The meeting agenda is also available on this website.
More information
Further details about the election results can be found in the official report of the Central Electoral Board of Hilvarenbeek. Alternatively, visit www.hilvarenbeek.nl/verkiezingen.
The municipality extends its gratitude to all residents for their engagement and contribution to democracy.