Zutphen municipal elections 2026: final results reveal 61% voter turnout and coalition talks ahead
Zutphen's final election results are in, showing a 61% voter turnout—up from 2022. Residents now await coalition talks as the winning party seeks partners to shape local policies on housing, poverty, and nature for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible voters | 39,998 |
| Voters who cast ballots | 24,400 |
| Voter turnout | 60.92% (up from 54.9% in 2022) |
| Polling stations | 31 |
| Next council installation | April 1, 2026 |
| Coalition formation deadline | Before April 1, 2026 (agreements to be recorded in coalition document) |
| Number of aldermen | 4 (plus mayor) |
The municipality of Zutphen oversees local governance, including organizing elections and facilitating the formation of a new municipal council. Its role is to ensure democratic processes run smoothly and that elected representatives can effectively address residents' needs.
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Final election results for Zutphen municipal elections
On March 26, the central polling station in Zutphen confirmed the final results of the municipal council elections. On March 19, we already announced the provisional results. View the documents with the final results.
Final results
The final results are as follows:
Seat distribution
The final seat distribution is as follows:
Voter turnout
The number of eligible voters in the municipality of Zutphen is 39,998. They were able to vote on March 18. For this purpose, 31 polling stations were set up in our municipality.
A total of 24,400 voters cast their ballots. This is the total number of valid votes, plus blank and invalid votes. This amounts to a turnout of 60.92%. In 2022, that percentage was 54.9%.
Next steps
The results are now known. The party with the most votes will explore which other parties it can best cooperate with. Plans can only proceed if more than half of the council agrees with them. Therefore, parties discuss which ideas they share and what they want to work on together.
The parties that wish to cooperate will negotiate their plans for the next four years. They will record all agreements in a coalition agreement. This document outlines what they plan to do for residents, businesses, and organizations in Zutphen and Warnsveld.
The coalition parties will select the aldermen. In Zutphen, there are four aldermen. Together with the mayor, they will implement the plans outlined in the coalition agreement.
The municipal council will begin its work. They will make decisions on topics such as housing construction, poverty reduction, and nature. They will also monitor whether the mayor and aldermen are performing their duties effectively.
On March 30, the outgoing municipal council will say farewell, and the new council members will prepare to begin their duties. On April 1, 2026, the new municipal council will be installed.