Ommen municipal elections 2026: Local party VOV-Ommen secures majority with 5 seats
The 2026 municipal elections in Ommen have concluded, with Volkspartij Ommen Vooruit (VOV-Ommen) emerging as the largest party, securing 5 of the 17 council seats. This outcome will shape local policies affecting residents' daily lives, from infrastructure to community services.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Ommen |
| Eligible voters | 15,453 |
| Votes cast | 10,114 |
| Turnout | 65.45% |
| Blank votes | 27 |
| Invalid votes | 17 |
| Total seats | 17 |
| Party (Seats) | |
| Volkspartij Ommen Vooruit | 5 seats (3,076 votes) |
| CDA | 4 seats (2,179 votes) |
| Lokale Partij Ommen | 2 seats (1,381 votes) |
| ChristenUnie | 2 seats (1,279 votes) |
| GroenLinks / PvdA | 2 seats (933 votes) |
| VVD | 1 seat (674 votes) |
| D66 | 1 seat (548 votes) |
The central electoral committee oversees the integrity and accuracy of municipal elections in the Netherlands, ensuring fair representation for citizens. Municipal councils, elected by residents, play a crucial role in local governance, influencing decisions on community services, infrastructure, and local policies.
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Final results of the 2026 municipal elections
The central electoral committee confirmed the final results of the municipal elections on 26 March 2026. In the municipality of Ommen, 15,453 eligible voters were registered. A total of 10,114 votes were cast, including 27 blank votes and 17 invalid votes. The turnout therefore stands at 65.45%.
Votes per party
- Volkspartij Ommen Vooruit (VOV-Ommen): 3,076 votes
- CDA: 2,179 votes
- Lokale Partij Ommen: 1,381 votes
- ChristenUnie: 1,279 votes
- GroenLinks / Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA): 933 votes
- VVD: 674 votes
- D66: 548 votes
Seat allocation
A total of 17 seats were to be allocated. The distribution is as follows:
- 5 seats: Volkspartij Ommen Vooruit (VOV-Ommen)
- 4 seats: CDA
- 2 seats: Lokale Partij Ommen
- 2 seats: ChristenUnie
- 2 seats: GroenLinks / Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA)
- 1 seat: VVD
- 1 seat: D66
Which candidates were elected to the municipal council?
Below are all the elected candidates, listed alphabetically: