Leiderdorp election results finalized: GroenLinks-PvdA leads with 6 seats
The Central Electoral Committee has confirmed the official results of Leiderdorp’s municipal elections, with GroenLinks-PvdA securing the most seats. Voters turned out in higher numbers than the national average, ensuring a transparent and reliable process for the 21-seat council.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 2026 |
| Municipality | Leiderdorp |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Turnout | 56.7% (above national average of 54.1%) |
| Total Votes Cast | 12,562 (64 blank, 33 invalid) |
| Seat Distribution | GroenLinks-PvdA: 6, D66: 4, VVD: 4, Local Party Leiderdorp: 4, CDA: 3 |
| Notifications | 1 (no recount needed) |
| Special Circumstance | 1 vote discrepancy at polling station 4 (resolved) |
| Source of Results | Central Electoral Committee (CSB) |
The Central Electoral Committee (CSB) oversees the integrity of elections in the Netherlands, ensuring transparency and public trust in the voting process. Municipal councils, like Leiderdorp’s, are responsible for local governance, including policy-making and community representation.
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Official election results confirmed
The official election results have been confirmed by the Central Electoral Committee (CSB). The final results are identical to the preliminary results. No counting errors have been detected, and the process has been confirmed as reliable and transparent. One notification and one special circumstance were noted by a polling station.
Seat distribution
- GROENLINKS / Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA): 6
- D66: 4
- VVD: 4
- Local Party Leiderdorp: 4
- CDA: 3
- ChristenUnie-SGP: 0
Leiderdorp’s municipal council consists of a total of 21 seats.
Reliable process
The vote counting follows the "more eyes" principle, meaning multiple people count and verify the votes. The counting process is also conducted publicly, allowing anyone to observe. This contributes to public trust in the process. No counting errors occurred, and the process was carried out as required by procedure.
Notifications and special circumstances
One notification was submitted regarding a suspected counting error at the candidate level. It was expected that a candidate would have received enough preferential votes to secure a seat. The municipality investigated the matter and sought advice from the Electoral Council. In line with the Electoral Council’s advice, the CSB found no grounds for further investigation or a recount. The notification did not meet the required conditions for such actions. One special circumstance was noted at polling station 4: an unexplained discrepancy of one vote between the number of registered voters and the number of counted ballots. Upon recounting by the municipal electoral board, the discrepancy was explained—one voter had not cast a ballot after submitting their polling pass.
Municipal council elections process
The municipal council elections in Leiderdorp proceeded smoothly. With a turnout of approximately 56.7%, this is above the national average of 54.1% and higher than the 53.3% turnout in the 2022 municipal elections. A total of 12,562 votes were cast, including 64 blank votes and 33 invalid votes.
The official report is available here, detailing which candidates were elected based on preferential votes and which were elected based on list order. The municipality congratulates all elected candidates.