Information in English
On Wednesday the 15th of March elections for the provincial councils and water authorities will be held. Read more about the elections in English on this page.
When can I vote?
On Wednesday the 15th of March, from 7.30 to 21.00.
Where do I find the polling station?
To find the polling station nearest to you, take a look at this page or visit waarismijnstemlokaal.nl.
Who can I vote for?
On the websites of your province and water authority, you’ll find information about the political parties and candidates participating in the elections. In the run-up to the elections a list of candidates will be sent to you at your home address. You can read about the candidates’ plans on their parties’ websites.
What do I need in order to vote?
- Your voting pass. You will receive your voting pass in the post no later than Wednesday 1 March.
- Proof of identity. The following are considered valid proof of ID: all passports, identity cards and driving licences from EU countries and from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, a passport or identity card from Switzerland, a document proving your residence permit issued by the Netherlands. If your identity document has expired, the expiry date must be less than five years ago.
If your voting pass is lost or damaged, please request a new one. This can be done online up to Friday 10 March or in person at the local municipal office until Tuesday 14 March at 12.00 PM.
Accessibility of polling stations
If you have a question about the accessibility of a polling station, you can visit waarismijnstemlokaal.nl. There, you can find information about which polling stations have facilities for people with a visual impairment or wheelchair users.
Vote in a different municipality
If you want to vote in a different municipality, you must apply for a voter’s pass. You can do so online until Friday 10 March or in person at the local municipal office until Tuesday 14 March at 12.00 PM. A voter’s pass enables you to vote in the provincial council and water authority elections at any polling station in your province.
Unable to get to the polling station
If you are unable to get to the polling station, you can authorise someone else to vote for you. You can do this in two ways:
- By transferring your voting pass to them
Fill in the back of your voting pass. Give your voting pass to the person you would like to vote for you. You should also give this person a copy of your identity document. Make sure that the information can be clearly read.
- By written proxy
For this, you need to request a form. Both you and the person who will be voting for you need to complete the form. Return the form to us no later than Friday 10 March.
Downloads
Document download informatie:
- Een pdf-bestand kunt u openen in verschillende PDF-lezers, zoals Adobe Reader.
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