Winterswijk municipal elections finalized: new council and coalition in the making
Winterswijk residents will see changes in local governance as the final election results are in. A new municipal council takes office on April 1, with coalition talks underway to shape the town’s future policies and leadership.
| Party | Seats Won |
|---|---|
| Voor Winterswijk | 6 |
| Samen Winterswijk | 3 |
| D66 | 3 |
| PvdA | 3 |
| CDA | 2 |
| VVD | 2 |
| Daadkracht.nu | 1 |
| Lijst 8 | 1 |
| ORDA / ORP | 0* |
*Total seats: 21. *ORDA/ORP did not secure a seat.
The municipality of Winterswijk oversees local governance, including policy implementation, public services, and council appointments. These election results determine the political balance and direction of the town for the next four years.
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Final results of the municipal council elections
The final results of the municipal council elections have been announced. The seats have been allocated. In the coming period, departing councillors will be farewelled, the new municipal council will officially begin, a new coalition will be formed, and aldermen will be appointed.
Number of seats per party in a table
Final results of the municipal council elections
- Samen Winterswijk: 3
- Voor Winterswijk: 6
- CDA: 2
- D66: 3
- PvdA: 3
- VVD: 2
- Lijst 8: 1
- ORDA / ORP
- Daadkracht.nu: 1
Allocation of seats
Now that all votes have been definitively counted, it is clear how many seats each party will receive. A seat is a position on the municipal council. The more seats a party has, the greater its influence. The municipality of Winterswijk has 21 seats and thus 21 councillors.
Who will become a municipal councillor?
Now that it is clear how many seats each party will receive, the party decides who will fill those seats. This is often the people at the top of the candidate list. However, candidates with many preference votes can also overtake higher-ranked candidates and still secure a seat on the council.
Farewell to departing councillors and the start of the new municipal council
On Tuesday, 31 March, we will say farewell to the councillors who are stepping down. On Wednesday, 1 April, the new municipal council will officially begin. From that moment on, all councillors can participate in decision-making regarding the plans for the municipality of Winterswijk.
A new coalition (and opposition)
In the coming period, parties will engage in discussions. They will assess which parties can work well together and collectively hold more than half of the votes. This is known as forming a coalition. Coalition parties make agreements on what they consider important and which plans they wish to implement over the coming years. Forming a coalition can take several weeks to months. The parties that do not join the coalition form the opposition. The opposition plays a crucial role as a counterbalance; they monitor the coalition, critically engage in discussions, propose alternative ideas, and ensure that decisions are thoroughly considered.
Appointment of aldermen
The parties in the new coalition will nominate candidates for alderman. The municipal council will then officially decide who will become alderman. In Winterswijk, there can be a maximum of four aldermen. The aldermen will divide the portfolios among themselves, such as care, sports, or traffic. Together with the mayor, they will form the new executive board.
What happens in the meantime?
The municipality will continue its work as usual. Until a new coalition and a new executive board are in place, the current board will handle ongoing matters. Major new decisions are typically not made. Even after the new municipal council and aldermen begin, not everything will change immediately. Existing agreements often remain in place for the time being. New ideas and plans are carefully discussed, planned, and gradually implemented.
More information about the results
See the results page for the number of votes per party, per candidate, and the minutes of the meeting of the central polling station.