Koggenland election results finalized: VVD remains largest party as voter turnout jumps to 60%
Residents of Koggenland have spoken: the VVD retains its lead in the municipal council, while newcomer FVD makes a strong debut. Voter turnout surged to 60%, reflecting growing local engagement. The new council takes office on April 1.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| VVD | 6 |
| GBK | 4 |
| CDA | 3 |
| FVD | 3 |
| GL/PvdA | 2 |
| D66 | 1 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Voter turnout | 60% |
| Previous turnout | 54.73% |
| Election date | March 18, 2026 |
| New council installation | April 1, 2026 |
The central electoral board oversees the accurate counting and certification of election results in Koggenland, ensuring transparency and legitimacy in local democracy. The municipality of Koggenland is responsible for organizing elections and facilitating the transition to the newly elected council.
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Final seat distribution in Koggenland municipal council elections
The central electoral board has today, in a public session, established the final results of the municipal council elections in Koggenland. This also means the official seat distribution for the new municipal council is now known.
The final results follow the provisional results, which were based on the minutes of the polling stations on election night, March 18, 2026. Based on these figures, the VVD once again emerged as the largest party. Newcomer FVD also made a notable entrance and was the big winner of the evening in terms of growth.
Seat distribution by party:
- VVD 6 seats
- GBK 4 seats
- CDA 3 seats
- FVD 3 seats
- GL/PvdA 2 seats
- D66 1 seat
Voter turnout
A total of 60% of eligible voters in Koggenland cast their ballots. This is significantly higher than in the previous municipal council elections in 2022, when turnout was 54.73%. Mayor Pieter van Maaren is pleased with this increase. ‘I am happy with this higher turnout. It shows that engagement in local politics has increased. Democracy only works when residents make their voices heard. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote.’
Next steps
The final results are now available on the website of the municipality of Koggenland. The outgoing council will be bid farewell on Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 PM. The new municipal council will be officially installed on April 1, 2026, during the council meeting starting at 8:00 PM.