Vote recount in Schiedam corrects reversed candidate results
A recount of votes in Schiedam’s municipal elections revealed a mix-up between two candidates on List 1. While the error was corrected, it had no impact on the final election outcome, ensuring voters’ choices are accurately reflected.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Polling Station | Schiedam Centrum station |
| Election Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Recount Ordered By | Central Electoral Board of Schiedam |
| Affected Candidates | Candidates 8 and 9 on List 1 |
| List 1 Composition | GroenLinks, PvdA, Progressief Schiedam |
| Error Detected By | Electoral Council data analysis |
| Impact on Final Results | None |
| Official Results Announcement | 26 March 2026, 08:30, Aleidazaal |
The Central Electoral Board of Schiedam oversees the integrity of local elections, ensuring accurate vote counting and transparency. The Electoral Council, a national body, supports municipalities in maintaining electoral standards through data analysis and oversight.
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Number of votes for candidates on List 1 at one polling station reversed
Recounting of the votes cast during the municipal elections on 18 March 2026 at polling station Schiedam Centrum station has revealed that the number of votes for two candidates has been reversed.
The Central Electoral Board of the municipality of Schiedam ordered a recount earlier today. This concerned the votes cast for two candidates on List 1 – a combination of GroenLinks, PvdA and Progressief Schiedam – at polling station Schiedam Centrum station. This followed a report based on a data analysis by the Electoral Council.
The analysis indicated that different numbers were expected for candidates 8 and 9. Since the Central Electoral Board of the municipality of Schiedam wanted to be certain that no mistakes had been made, the votes for these two candidates were recounted. There were no indications that anything had gone wrong with the other votes.
The recount has now confirmed that the results for candidates 8 and 9 were mistakenly reversed, as suspected by the Electoral Council. This error has now been corrected, and a new report has been drawn up and published on the website of the municipality of Schiedam. This outcome has no impact on the final result of the municipal elections.
Official results
The official results of the municipal elections will be announced on Thursday 26 March. The meeting begins at 08:30 and will take place in the Aleidazaal of the city hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend.