GroenLinks leads in Nijmegen elections with record voter turnout
Nijmegen residents turned out in record numbers for the 2026 municipal elections, with GroenLinks emerging as the largest party. The results could shape local policies on housing, sustainability, and urban development in the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Largest Party | GroenLinks |
| Second Party | D66 |
| Third Party | Stadspartij Nijmegen |
| Turnout (2026) | 58.4% (highest in 40 years) |
| Turnout (2022) | 54.1% |
| Turnout (2018) | 57.1% |
| Highest Historical Turnout | 67.9% (1986) |
| Preliminary Results Release | March 19, 2026 (evening) |
| Final Results Announcement | March 26, 2026 |
| Counting Location | De Ark van Oost |
The municipal council of Nijmegen is responsible for local governance, including decisions on housing, infrastructure, and environmental policies. These election results will determine the political direction and priorities of the council for the next four years.
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Preliminary results of the 2026 Nijmegen municipal council elections
In the preliminary results of the municipal council elections, based on all counted votes in Nijmegen, GroenLinks is the largest party. The second party is D66, followed by Stadspartij Nijmegen.
The preliminary turnout in Nijmegen was 58.4% of eligible voters. This is the highest turnout in Nijmegen in 40 years (in 1986 it was 67.9%). In 2022, turnout was 54.1% and in 2018 it was 57.1%.
On Thursday, March 19, votes will be counted starting at 9:00 AM at De Ark van Oost. The counting process is public. The preliminary results per candidate and polling station, as well as the preliminary seat distribution, are expected to be published Thursday evening on nijmegen.nl. On Thursday, March 26, the final results for Nijmegen will be announced.
Preliminary results
Below are the full preliminary results of the 2026 Nijmegen municipal council elections: