Eerlijk Alternatief wins big in Pijnacker-Nootdorp municipal elections: 8 seats secured
The 2026 municipal elections in Pijnacker-Nootdorp have concluded, with Eerlijk Alternatief emerging as the largest party. Nearly 60% of voters cast their ballots, shaping local governance for the next four years. The new council takes office on April 1.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Winner | Eerlijk Alternatief (8 seats) |
| Second Largest Party | D66 (5 seats, loses 1 seat) |
| Seat Changes | CDA gains 1 seat (4 total), Trots gains 2 seats, Forum voor Democratie enters with 2 seats |
| Parties Losing Seats | ChristenUnie-SGP (no longer represented), D66 (loses 1 seat) |
| Turnout | 59.3% (up from 55.1% in 2022) |
| New Council Installation | April 1, 8:00 PM, Emmastraat 165, Pijnacker (public and digital access) |
| Total Seats | 31 |
The Central Electoral Office (CSB) is responsible for overseeing and finalizing election results in the Netherlands, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the democratic process. Municipal councils play a crucial role in local governance, shaping policies that directly affect residents' daily lives.
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Final results of the municipal council elections
The Central Electoral Office (CSB), chaired by Mayor Björn Lugthart, has finalized the election results by signing the minutes. There have been no changes to the provisional results, with 31 seats to be allocated.
Seat distribution
Eerlijk Alternatief is the winner, securing 8 seats in the new municipal council. D66 follows with 5 seats, making it the second-largest party. However, the party loses 1 seat. The CDA increases from 3 to 4 seats. VVD and Progressief Pijnacker-Nootdorp remain at 4 seats each. Trots gains 2 seats. Forum voor Democratie, a new party in our municipality, also secures 2 seats. Partij voor de Dieren and Pijnacker-Nootdorp Vooruit each win 1 seat. ChristenUnie-SGP loses its seat and will no longer be represented in the municipal council. Politieke Partij voor Basisinkomen did not receive enough votes to enter the council.
Turnout nearly 60%
This year’s turnout was 59.3%. In 2022, 55.1% of eligible voters in our municipality cast their ballots.
Installation of the new council
On Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 PM, the current municipal councillors will step down. On Wednesday, April 1 at 8:00 PM, the new members of the municipal council will be installed. Both events will take place in the council chamber at Emmastraat 165 in Pijnacker and are open to the public. This means you are welcome to attend. They can also be followed digitally via pijnacker-nootdorp.raadsinformatie.nl/live.