Wijchen election results finalized: Kernachtig Wijchen wins majority with record turnout
Residents of Wijchen will see a shift in local governance as Kernachtig Wijchen secures a dominant position in the municipal council. With a higher voter turnout than in 2022, the new council prepares for coalition talks, impacting future local policies and projects.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total seats | 27 |
| Winning party | Kernachtig Wijchen (12 seats) |
| Other parties | Hart voor Wijchen (4), GroenLinks/PvdA (4), CDA (3), VVD (3), D66 (2), Emilia (1) |
| Eligible voters | 34,248 |
| Turnout | 56.93% (up from 53.3% in 2022) |
| Farewell event | March 31, 8:00 PM, Kasteel Wijchen |
| Installation event | April 1, 8:00 PM, Kasteel Wijchen |
| Coalition scout | Jos van der Knaap (independent) |
The Central Electoral Committee oversees the integrity of elections in the Netherlands, ensuring accurate and transparent results. Municipal councils, like Wijchen’s, play a crucial role in local governance, shaping policies that directly affect residents' daily lives and community development.
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Final results of the municipal council elections in Wijchen
On Thursday, March 26, the Central Electoral Committee confirmed the final results of the municipal council elections in an open session. This officially concludes the municipal council elections, and it is now clear which parties will be represented in the new municipal council.
The seat distribution per party is as follows:
- Kernachtig Wijchen – 10 seats
- Hart voor Wijchen – 4 seats
- GroenLinks/PvdA – 4 seats
- CDA – 3 seats
- VVD – 3 seats
- D66 – 2 seats
- Emilia – 1 seat
A total of 25 full seats were allocated, with the remaining 2 seats going to Kernachtig Wijchen.
Farewell and installation to be broadcast live
On Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 PM, the current councillors will bid farewell. The new municipal council will be installed on Wednesday, April 1 at 8:00 PM. Both meetings can be followed live via our meetings page, and residents are welcome to attend in person at Kasteel Wijchen.
Scout begins talks for new coalition
Kernachtig Wijchen emerged as the largest party in the municipal council elections. They have asked Jos van der Knaap to serve as an independent scout to explore which parties are willing to cooperate in a new municipal administration. Following his advice, the coalition formation process will begin. The agreements made by the coalition will be recorded in a coalition agreement. The parties will then nominate their candidate aldermen. The municipal council will vote on these nominations. Once appointed, the aldermen, together with the mayor, will form the executive board of mayor and aldermen.
The current executive board will remain in place until the new aldermen have been appointed.
High turnout
In Wijchen, 34,248 residents were eligible to vote. The turnout was 56.93%. In the previous municipal council elections in 2022, the turnout was 53.3%.