Jong Lelystad wins big in 2026 municipal elections: Full results revealed
Lelystad’s 2026 municipal council elections have concluded, with Jong Lelystad securing the most seats. Residents now face a shifting political landscape as new council members prepare to shape local policies on housing, sustainability, and community services.
| Party | Votes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| GROENLINKS/Partij van de Arbeid | 3,003 | 4 |
| VVD | 2,456 | 3 |
| Jong Lelystad | 4,488 | 6 |
| ChristenUnie | 1,502 | 2 |
| Leefbaar Lelystad | 1,343 | 2 |
| Inwoners Partij Lelystad | 1,549 | 2 |
| PVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid) | 2,842 | 4 |
| D66 | 2,124 | 3 |
| Mooi Lelystad | 2,349 | 3 |
| SP (Socialistische Partij) | 1,012 | 1 |
| Forum voor Democratie | 2,718 | 4 |
| CDA | 1,520 | 2 |
| NL Lelystad | 190 | 0 |
| Partij voor de Dieren | 774 | 1 |
| ELLECT | 56 | 0 |
The municipal council of Lelystad is responsible for local governance, including decisions on housing, infrastructure, and public services. The central electoral committee, led by the mayor, oversees the election process to ensure transparency and fairness in seat distribution.
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Results of the Lelystad municipal council elections 2026
The final results of the municipal council elections held on 18 March 2026 have been announced. Mayor Mieke Baltus, as chair of the central electoral committee, has announced and confirmed the results and seat distribution for the Lelystad municipal council. This took place during the central electoral committee’s meeting on 26 March 2026 at the Lelystad town hall.
Number of votes per party
The final number of votes received by candidates per party:
PartyNumber of votesGROENLINKS/Partij van de Arbeid3,003VVD2,456Jong Lelystad4,488ChristenUnie1,502Leefbaar Lelystad1,343Inwoners Partij Lelystad1,549PVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid)2,842D662,124Mooi Lelystad2,349SP (Socialistische Partij)1,012Forum voor Democratie2,718CDA1,52NL Lelystad190Partij voor de Dieren774ELLECT56
Seat distribution
The final seat distribution is as follows:
PartyNumber of seatsGROENLINKS/Partij van de Arbeid4VVD3Jong Lelystad6ChristenUnie2Leefbaar Lelystad2Inwoners Partij Lelystad2PVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid)4D663Mooi Lelystad3SP (Socialistische Partij)1Forum voor Democratie4CDA2NL LelystadPartij voor de Dieren1ELLECT
Elected candidates
The elected candidates per party can be found in the minutes of the central electoral committee (P 22-2). This document also contains information on the total number of votes cast per party and per candidate. The minutes have been published on the website www.lelystad.nl/verkiezingen. The website also provides access to the minutes of the municipal electoral committee and the 50 polling stations in Lelystad.