Nijkerk welcomes 13 new faces in municipal council after record voter turnout
Nijkerk's municipal council elections saw a significant rise in voter participation, with over 61% turnout. The new council, featuring 13 debuting members, will shape local policies on housing, infrastructure, and community services for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total eligible voters | 36,119 |
| Votes cast | 22,113 (61.2% turnout, up from 55% in 2022) |
| Valid votes | 22,052 |
| New council members | 13 debuting, 16 returning |
| Seats by party | CDA (6), ChristenUnie-SGP (5), De Lokale Partij (5), VVD (4), Forum voor Democratie (4), PRO21 (4), Voor Ons (1) |
| Members elected by preference votes | F.S. Visscher (CDA), A.J. Lambooij (ChristenUnie-SGP), E.M. van der Hurk (De Lokale Partij) |
| Swearing-in date | April 1, 2026 |
The municipal council of Nijkerk plays a crucial role in local governance, overseeing policies on urban development, social services, and public infrastructure. The central electoral committee, led by the mayor, ensures the integrity and transparency of the election process.
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Final results of municipal council elections confirmed
13 of 29 councillors debut in Nijkerk municipal council
Seven parties will form the new municipal council of Nijkerk starting April 1. Following the municipal council elections on March 18, 2026, the 29 council seats in the Nijkerk council chamber will be divided as follows: 6 seats for CDA, 5 seats for ChristenUnie-SGP, 5 seats for De Lokale Partij, 4 seats for Forum voor Democratie, 4 seats for VVD, 4 seats for PRO21 (D66, GroenLinks-PvdA), and 1 seat for Voor Ons.
On Thursday afternoon, March 26, Mayor Tinet de Jonge-Ruitenbeek, as chair of the central electoral committee, confirmed the final results of the municipal council elections held on March 18, 2026. During the public session of the central electoral committee in the town hall, the chair announced the definitive election results for the municipality of Nijkerk.
Out of 36,119 eligible voters in the municipality of Nijkerk, 22,113 voters cast their ballots at one of the 24 polling stations in the municipality. They cast 22,052 valid votes for candidates. This represents a turnout of just over 61 percent. In the previous municipal council elections in March 2022, turnout was 55 percent, with 19,010 votes cast.
More than 3,000 additional votes compared to four years ago
13 new members and 3 members elected by preference votes in municipal council
Of the 29 elected members of the municipal council, 13 are making their debut in the council: F.S. Visscher (CDA), J.J.W. Hofman (CDA), M.D. Veldhuizen (CDA), A.J. Lambooij (ChristenUnie-SGP), E.M. van der Hurk (De Lokale Partij), J.F.B. van de Bunt (De Lokale Partij), M. Ruitenbeek (De Lokale Partij), S.M. Steltenpool (VVD), T.T.R. Luigjes (VVD), W.C.J.A. de Coninck (VVD), C.P.H. van Maanen (Forum voor Democratie), A. Sonneveld (Forum voor Democratie), and R.C. van Ewijk (Forum voor Democratie).
The remaining 16 elected councillors were already members of the municipal council during the 2022-2026 term. Three members were elected by preference votes: F.S. Visscher (CDA), A.J. Lambooij (ChristenUnie-SGP), and E.M. van der Hurk (De Lokale Partij).
On Wednesday, April 1, all 29 elected members of the new Nijkerk municipal council will be sworn in during a special council meeting.