Vote recount in Roerdalen could shift council seat allocation
A razor-thin margin of just two votes has triggered a recount in Roerdalen’s municipal elections. The outcome could change which candidate secures a seat on the council, affecting local representation for hundreds of residents.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Roerdalen (Limburg) |
| Parties Involved | Ons Roerdalen, CDA |
| Reason for Recount | 2-vote difference for preference seat |
| Date of Recount | March 25, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 AM |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Current Seats (Ons R.) | 1 |
The Central Electoral Committee oversees the integrity of local elections, ensuring accurate vote counts and resolving disputes. Municipal councils, like Roerdalen’s, determine local policies and budgets, directly impacting residents’ daily lives.
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Recount of votes for list 5 Ons Roerdalen and list 2 CDA
The Central Electoral Committee has decided to recount the votes for list 5 Ons Roerdalen and list 2 CDA. This is due to the very small difference in (preference) votes between candidate number 1 and candidate number 2 for list 5. Ons Roerdalen has secured 1 seat on the municipal council. List 2 CDA will be recounted at the request of a candidate from this party. This candidate fell short by 2 votes for the preference threshold and has therefore requested a recount.
Normally, a recount only takes place if there are indications that something went wrong. This is not the case for either list. The recount is solely due to the small difference in votes. The votes will be recounted on Wednesday, March 25, starting at 9:00 AM. This recount is open to the public.
More information
Do you have any questions about this? Then send an email to verkiezingen@roerdalen.nl.