Local power shift in West Betuwe: Dorpsbelangen wins big in 2026 municipal elections
Residents of West Betuwe will see a new political landscape as Dorpsbelangen secures a commanding lead in the 2026 municipal council elections, winning 10 seats. The results, finalized on March 26, reflect voter priorities and set the stage for local policy changes affecting daily life.
| Party | Number of Votes | Percentage | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorpsbelangen | 7400 | 28.2% | 10 |
| SGP | 3788 | 14.5% | 5 |
| GroenLinks/PvdA | 2825 | 10.8% | 3 |
| Leefbaar Lokaal Belang West Betuwe | 2403 | 9.2% | 3 |
| VVD | 2595 | 9.9% | 3 |
| D66 | 2021 | 7.7% | 2 |
| Verenigd West Betuwe | 1672 | 6.4% | 2 |
| ChristenUnie | 1611 | 6.1% | 2 |
| CDA | 1438 | 5.5% | 1 |
| SP | 450 | 1.7% | 0 |
The Central Electoral Office of West Betuwe is responsible for organizing and validating local elections, ensuring a fair and transparent democratic process. These election results will guide the municipal council in shaping policies that impact local infrastructure, services, and community initiatives.
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Final results of municipal council elections
On March 18, 2026, the elections for the municipal council were held. In the public session of the Central Electoral Office on March 26, 2026, the final results of the municipal council elections were established. The parties are listed in order of their list number.
Party
Number of votes
%
Seats
- Dorpsbelangen 7400 28.2% 10
- SGP 3788 14.5% 5
- GroenLinks/PvdA 2825 10.8% 3
- Leefbaar Lokaal Belang West Betuwe 2403 9.2% 3
- ChristenUnie 1611 6.1% 2
- VVD 2595 9.9% 3
- D66 2021 7.7% 2
- Verenigd West Betuwe 1672 6.4% 2
- CDA 1438 5.5% 1
- SP 450 1.7%
The Excel files containing all cast votes and the minutes of each polling station and of the sessions of the Central Electoral Office are available at www.westbetuwe.nl/verkiezingen.