Krimpen aan den IJssel welcomes new municipal council after 62% voter turnout
Residents of Krimpen aan den IJssel will see a shift in local governance as the 2026 Municipal Council Election results finalize. With 62% turnout, the new council will tackle key issues like traffic, education, and sustainability starting April 1.
| List Number | Political Party | Votes | Seats Won | Remaining Seats | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samen voor Krimpen | 3,803 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Leefbaar Krimpen | 3,005 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij (SGP) | 3,523 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | VVD | 862 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | CDA | 1,384 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA) / GROENLINKS | 1,220 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | D66 | 560 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Eligible Voters: 23,244 Total Votes Cast: 14,407 Turnout Rate: 61.98%
The municipal council of Krimpen aan den IJssel is responsible for local governance, including policy-making on infrastructure, education, and sustainability. The council’s composition directly influences how these issues are prioritized and addressed in the community.
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Final results of the 2026 Municipal Council Election announced
A total of 7 parties participated in the Municipal Council Election held on March 18. Out of 23,244 eligible voters, 14,407 cast their ballots. The turnout rate was 61.98%.
Vote counts per party
List number Name of political party Number of votes1 Samen voor Krimpen 38032 Leefbaar Krimpen 30053 Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij (SGP) 35234 VVD 8625 CDA 13846 Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA) / GROENLINKS 12207 D66 560
Total number of seats allocated per party
List number Name of political party Seats won Remaining seats Total1 Samen voor Krimpen 5 1 62 Leefbaar Krimpen 4 1 53 Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij (SGP) 5 54 VVD 1 15 CDA 2 26 Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA) / GROENLINKS 1 1 27 D66
What happens now that the final results are known?
The new council will be sworn in on April 1. The outgoing council will then step down. Following this, the parties will begin negotiations to form a new coalition and finalize a coalition agreement.
Subsequently, the coalition parties will propose aldermen. The municipal council will vote on these proposals. Afterward, the aldermen's portfolios will be determined. Tasks such as traffic and transport, finance, education, sustainability, and healthcare will be assigned. From that point onward, the new administration can begin its work.