Steenbergen finalizes 2026 municipal council election results: new and returning councillors revealed
The Municipality of Steenbergen has confirmed the final results of the 2026 municipal council elections, with a 53.2% turnout. Residents can now see which parties and candidates will shape local policies for the next four years, as the new council prepares to take office.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | 18 March 2026 (provisional results), 26 March 2026 (final confirmation) |
| Total Valid Votes | 10,515 |
| Voter Turnout | 53.2% |
| Council Composition | 19 seats distributed among 8 parties |
| Top Parties by Seats | Volkspartij (4), PVV (4), Gewoon Lokaal (4) |
| Farewell Meeting | 31 March 2026, 19:30, Steenbergen town hall (live on SLOS TV) |
| Installation Meeting | 1 April 2026, 19:30, Steenbergen town hall (live on SLOS TV) |
| Public Access | Open to public; registration required due to limited seating |
The Municipality of Steenbergen oversees local governance, including the organization of municipal council elections. The council plays a key role in decision-making on issues such as housing, infrastructure, and community services, directly impacting residents' daily lives.
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Municipality of Steenbergen | Final results of municipal council elections confirmed
Final results of municipal council elections confirmed
This morning, the final results of the 2026 municipal council elections were confirmed during a formal session of the central electoral committee. Two special council meetings will follow, marking the farewell to the outgoing council and the installation of the new one.
Final results
During the election night on 18 March and the announcement of preference votes on 23 March, the provisional results were presented. The counts and reports from the polling stations (the official records) were available for inspection at Steenbergen’s town hall and on the municipality’s website. The chair of the central electoral committee announced that 10,515 valid votes were cast in the municipal council election, resulting in a turnout of 53.2%. The members of the central electoral committee have now definitively confirmed the seat distribution and the candidates elected by preference votes.
This means the composition of the Steenbergen municipal council for 2026–2030 is as follows:
Volkspartij, 4 seats
- A.J.D. Kouwen, 627 votes (Steenbergen)
- J.T.A. Leijdens, 362 votes (Dinteloord)
- P. Wieringa-Giljam, 145 votes (Dinteloord)
- C.A. Bosman, 150 votes (Welberg)
PVV, 4 seats
- B. Sluiters, 1,354 votes (Steenbergen)
- S.A. Macaré, 53 votes (Steenbergen)
- J.C.J. Saarloos, 114 votes (De Heen)
- P.W.M. van Etten, 154 votes (Steenbergen)
Gewoon Lokaal, 4 seats
- M.H.H.I. Remery, 655 votes (Nieuw-Vossemeer)
- W.J.P.M. Maas, 336 votes (Kruisland)
- I.S. Oostveen, 78 votes (De Heen)
- G.M. van Caam, 127 votes (Steenbergen)
VVD, 2 seats
- N.C.J. Broos, 435 votes (Kruisland)
- R.S. Chen, 146 votes (Steenbergen)
Progressief Samen, 1 seat
- J.J.M. Stoeldraijer, 288 votes (Steenbergen)
D66, 1 seat
- V.J. van den Bosch, 269 votes (Steenbergen)
CDA, 1 seat
- J.H.F. Weerdenburg, 337 votes (Steenbergen)
Stem0167, 1 seat
- A.P.A. van der Wegen, 207 votes (Steenbergen)
Blancolijst 8, 1 seat
- J.C.M. Verbeek, 351 votes (Steenbergen)
The official record, as confirmed this morning and including the number of votes per candidate, is available on the Steenbergen municipality website under the heading Verkiezingen.
Appointment, farewell and installation
All elected councillors have been informed of the results and their appointment as council members. An elected councillor may still choose to decline the appointment and make way for another candidate on the list. On Tuesday, 31 March, the outgoing municipal council will be bid farewell. The meeting begins at 19:30 and will be held in the council chamber of Steenbergen’s town hall. The meeting will also be broadcast live on SLOS TV. On Wednesday, 1 April, the new municipal council will be installed during a special council meeting. This meeting also begins at 19:30 and will be held in the council chamber of Steenbergen’s town hall. It will also be broadcast live on SLOS TV.
Both meetings are open to the public. However, due to limited seating and expected interest from family and friends, interested parties are asked to register in advance. This can be done by notifying the following: