Sittard-Geleen municipal elections finalized: G.O.B. secures majority with 10 seats
Nearly half of Sittard-Geleen's residents voted in the municipal elections, shaping local governance for the next four years. The results determine how policies on housing, safety, and services will be decided in your neighborhood.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total votes cast | 37,473 |
| Voter turnout | 48.6% |
| Largest party (seats) | G.O.B. – 10 seats |
| Swearing-in date | April 1, 2026 |
| Outgoing council farewell | March 31, 2026 |
| Location | Sittard-Geleen, Limburg |
Seat Distribution:
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| G.O.B. | 10 |
| CDA | 7 |
| GROENLINKS / PvdA | 4 |
| Stadspartij | 3 |
| D66 | 3 |
| Forum voor Democratie | 2 |
| PVV | 2 |
| VVD | 2 |
| PIT | 1 |
| Lokaal Sittard-Geleen-Born | 1 |
| JA21 | 1 |
| SP | 1 |
| Samen Politiek Actief (S.P.A.) | 0 |
| Partij voor de Dieren | 0 |
| Democratisch Burger Belang sgb | 0 |
| Partij voor de Rechtsstaat | 0 |
The municipality of Sittard-Geleen oversees local governance, including policies on housing, infrastructure, and public services. The central polling station ensures the integrity and accuracy of election results, which directly influence decision-making in the community.
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Final results of municipal council elections
The central polling station of Sittard-Geleen confirmed the final results on Thursday, March 26. A total of 37,473 residents cast their votes, resulting in a turnout of 48.6%.
Seat distribution
The seats in the municipal council have been allocated as follows:
- G.O.B. – 10 seats
- CDA – 7 seats
- GROENLINKS / Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA) – 4 seats
- Stadspartij – 3 seats
- D66 – 3 seats
- Forum voor Democratie – 2 seats
- PVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid) – 2 seats
- VVD – 2 seats
- PIT – 1 seat
- Lokaal Sittard-Geleen-Born – 1 seat
- JA21 – 1 seat
- SP (Socialistische Partij) – 1 seat
- Samen Politiek Actief (S.P.A.) – 0 seats
- Partij voor de Dieren – 0 seats
- Democratisch Burger Belang sgb – 0 seats
- Partij voor de Rechtsstaat – 0 seats
Final results confirmed
The central polling station has verified all minutes from the polling stations and the municipal polling station, making the election results now final.
Swearing-in and farewell
The newly elected councillors will be sworn in during the first meeting of the new municipal council on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The outgoing councillors will take their leave during the council meeting on Tuesday, March 31.
More information
For more details, including the results per party and per candidate, visit sittard-geleen.nl/verkiezingen.