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Municipal Elections – 18 March 2026
“Get out and vote. Vote, vote, vote. Keep your voting pass, it is your golden ticket to change in this city,” says Richard de Mos, party leader and the most well-known local political leader in the Netherlands.
On 18 March 2026, residents of The Hague will vote in the municipal elections. As one of Europe’s most international cities, The Hague is home to tens of thousands of residents who were born outside the Netherlands and who are entitled to vote. Hart voor Den Haag is calling on all eligible international residents to make use of that right.
Municipal elections directly shape everyday life in the city. Decisions made at City Hall affect safety, mobility, housing, neighbourhoods, public services and green public space. These are issues that touch everyone who lives, works or studies in The Hague, regardless of background or nationality.
Strong Momentum in the Polls
Recent polling underlines the growing support for Hart voor Den Haag. According to the latest survey, the party is by far the largest in The Hague, projected at 12 seats. It is followed at a clear distance by D66, GroenLinks/PvdA and the VVD, with projected results of 8, 7 and 6 seats respectively.
Hart voor Den Haag expects this support to continue to grow in the coming period. With a rapidly expanding grassroots base and increasing engagement across neighbourhoods and communities, the party considers growth towards 15 or more seats to be both realistic and achievable.
Who Can Vote?
You are eligible to vote in the municipal elections in The Hague if you:
• Are 18 years or older on election day
• Are registered as a resident of The Hague
• Are a citizen of an EU member state, or
• Are a non-EU national who has legally lived in the Netherlands for at least five consecutive years
Eligible voters will automatically receive a voting pass (stempas) by mail ahead of the election. This voting pass is essential. Do not discard it, it is your golden ticket to taking part in local democracy and influencing the future of the city. On election day, bring your voting pass and a valid form of identification to any polling station in The Hague.
More information at this link
A City That Works for Everyone
Hart voor Den Haag stands for a city that is safe, accessible, liveable and realistic. The party’s election programme focuses on improving daily life for all residents, locals and internationals alike, by prioritising practical solutions over ideology.
Key priorities include:
• Safer streets and neighbourhoods, with visible enforcement, clean public spaces and neighbourhood-based safety measures
• Better mobility and accessibility, with sensible traffic planning and reliable public transport
• Affordable and realistic housing, so residents can build a stable future in The Hague
• Green neighbourhoods that improve quality of life, with well-maintained parks and public space
• A local government that listens, with genuine citizen participation and transparent decision-making
Diverse Candidates, One City
The candidates of Hart voor Den Haag reflect the city itself: diverse, experienced and deeply connected to their neighbourhoods. The list includes people from a wide range of backgrounds, professions and life experiences, united by a shared commitment to improving The Hague for everyone who lives here.
Information
Voting takes place on 18 March 2026. Eligible voters will receive their voting pass by post and can vote at any polling station in the city with valid identification.