CDA leads in Zevenaar municipal elections as voter turnout rises
Zevenaar residents turned out in higher numbers for the 2026 municipal elections, with 52.75% casting their votes. The CDA emerged as the leading party, followed by Lokaal Belang and Forum voor Democratie, shaping local governance for the coming years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Zevenaar |
| Eligible voters | 37,332 |
| Voter turnout (2026) | 52.75% |
| Voter turnout (2022) | 47.7% |
| Leading party | CDA |
| Second place | Lokaal Belang |
| Third place | Forum voor Democratie |
| Preliminary results link | Zevenaar website |
Municipalities in the Netherlands organize and oversee local elections, ensuring democratic representation for residents. The results of these elections determine the composition of the municipal council, which influences local policies, budgets, and community initiatives.
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Preliminary results of municipal elections announced
The votes have been counted, and the preliminary results are in. The CDA received the most votes, followed by Lokaal Belang and Forum voor Democratie.
In our municipality, 37,332 residents were eligible to vote. 52.75% of them cast their ballots. In the previous municipal elections in 2022, 47.7% of eligible voters participated.
After counting the votes, the preliminary results are now available. You can find the preliminary results here.