Roermond's 2026 municipal elections: Liberal People's Party wins most seats as voter turnout dips below 50%
Roermond's 2026 municipal council elections saw the Liberal People's Party secure the most seats, while voter turnout dropped to 46.85%. The results, announced by Mayor Yolanda Hoogtanders, shape local policies affecting housing, transport, and community services for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Voter Turnout | 46.85% |
| Total Seats | 45 |
| Winning Party | Liberal People's Party Roermond (13 seats) |
| Runner-up | GreenLeft-Labour Party (7 seats) |
| Other Notable Parties | SP (9 seats), VVD (3 seats), D66 (2 seats), CDA (2 seats) |
| Smallest Representation | Party for the Animals (1 seat) |
| Source of Results | Roermond Elections 2026 |
The Central Electoral Committee, led by the mayor, oversees the accurate counting and validation of municipal election results. These results determine the political composition of Roermond's municipal council, which influences local decision-making on issues like infrastructure, education, and public services.
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Final results of the 2026 municipal council elections
In a public session of the Central Electoral Committee, the final results of the 2026 municipal council elections in Roermond were announced on Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 AM. Chairperson and Mayor Yolanda Hoogtanders announced the final results, along with the number of votes, preference votes, and the final seat distribution. In Roermond, 46.85% of eligible voters cast their ballots.
Seat distribution
ListPartySeats1Liberal People's Party Roermond132GreenLeft-Labour Party73CDA24Democrats Swalmen45Roermond City Party16VVD37D6628SP9Party for the Animals1
Final results
The final results, including information on the number of votes per party, preference votes for elected candidates, seat distribution, and the election report, can be found at roermond.nl/verkiezingen.