VVD leads in Montfoort and Linschoten as local elections see record turnout
Residents of Montfoort and Linschoten showed strong engagement in the recent municipal elections, with a 66.2% turnout. The VVD emerged as the leading party, but final results will be announced on 26 March, shaping the future local governance.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 66.2% |
| Election Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Leading Party | VVD (5 seats) |
| Other Parties with Seats | CDA, Progressief Akkoord, SGP, Inwonersbelangen Montfoort Linschoten (2 seats each), D66, ChristenUnie (1 seat each) |
| Final Results Announcement | 26 March 2026, 11:00 |
| Location | Montfoort and Linschoten, Utrecht |
The municipality of Montfoort is responsible for organizing and overseeing local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent voting process. It also facilitates the formation of the new municipal council and executive board following the election results.
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Preliminary results and high turnout in municipal council elections
The municipality looks back on the municipal council elections of 18 March with a positive feeling. With a turnout of 66.2%, many residents cast their votes. This shows that engagement with local democracy is strong. The preliminary results provide an initial picture of the seat distribution.
The polling stations closed on Wednesday 18 March at 21:00. The votes were then publicly counted. The ballot papers were packed, sealed and handed over to the mayor. On 19 March, the municipal polling station conducted a public session to check the minutes and enter the votes into the Electoral Council's results tool. The total number of votes matches the number of votes cast. This session was open to the public.
Preliminary results
The preliminary results show that the VVD has won the most seats with 5. The CDA, Progressief Akkoord, SGP and Inwonersbelangen Montfoort Linschoten each have 2 seats. D66 and ChristenUnie each have 1 seat.
Final results and thanks
The final results will be officially declared on Thursday 26 March at 11:00 during a session in the council chamber of Huis van Montfoort. This session is open to the public. The results will be published on the municipality's website. This will be followed by the formation period, during which the political parties will decide who will be part of the executive board.
We would like to thank all volunteers for their efforts and residents for casting their votes. The high turnout shows that many residents are engaged and want to contribute to the future of Montfoort and Linschoten.
Photo: Chris Gottenbos