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Municipal elections 2026

Municipal elections 2026

Voting is about more than coloring a box red. Your vote determines your future and that of your neighborhood. The council and the college decide your daily life and your neighborhood. Think about jobs, the layout of your neighborhood and streets, new construction projects or education in your neighborhood. So use your right to vote March 18, 2026 and vote for the party that suits you!

Timeline for the election

  1. Completed: Final determination of candidate list and list numbering - Completion date

    During a public session of the Central Electoral Committee on February 6 at 5 p.m., the final candidate lists and list numbering were determined. View the official report. 

  2. Completed: Voting passes distributed - Completion date

    From February 23 to 28, 2026, all voters will receive their voting passes in the mail.

  3. Still to do: Receiving candidate lists - Completion date

    From March 2 to March 6, 2026, all voters will receive the candidate lists in their mailboxes.

  4. Still to do: Replacement voting pass or proxy requested - Completion date

    Deadline for voters to request a replacement voting pass online or submit a written proxy. 

    Replacement voting passes or proxy forms can be requested at the counter until 12 noon on March 17.

  5. Still to do: Campaign and introduction to candidates - Completion date

    Political parties have promoted their ideas. Voters can see which parties are participating, who the candidates are, and what their positions are. Voting aids help with this.

  6. Still to do: Election day - Completion date

    Voters go to vote. You must bring your voting pass and identify yourself.

Your voice really counts!

Every Dutch citizen aged 18 or older who is eligible to vote may vote. Have your say in what happens in your neighborhood. Below you will find everything you need to know about voting.

Ready to vote?

Want to make your voice heard? Good plan! Voting is important. It's how you help decide who gets influence. Here is what you need to know before you go to the polling station.

Number 1

Date and time

You can vote on March 18 between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Number 2

Where to vote?

Your voting card shows where you can vote. You may also vote at other locations.

Number 3

What do you take?

Your voting card and a valid ID (passport, Map or driver's license, max. 5 years expired).

Number 4

Which candidate?

View the list of candidates or use a voting aid to make your choice.

Polling stations

Where can you go to vote? You can do so in all polling stations. Some stations are also accessible for people with reduced mobility or disabilities. You will find out where the polling stations are on the websites a few weeks before the elections:

Voting aids

Who will you vote for? To make that choice easier, there is a voting guide. A voting guide shows which issues are at stake in the elections and how the political parties feel about them. The voting guide is usually ready a few weeks before the elections. In addition, Heerlen has a website called 'Heerlen kiest' (Heerlen chooses). There you can read all about the political parties and the candidates. 

Ballot committee members wanted!

Behind every election day is a team of committed and accurate poll workers. They make sure everyone can vote safely, fairly and according to the rules. We need you!
Interested? Let us know. We will inform you about the duties, training to be attended, and the course of election day until the last vote counted.

Sign up

Are you already a member of a polling station and need information? If so, please log in to our member portal.