Municipal Elections Tilburg 2026
The municipal elections in Tilburg will be held on March 18, 2026. On this page, you will find all important information, such as which parties are participating and how you can get help making your choice. Do you have questions about the elections, would you like to invite the political parties, or do you have other comments? Then please email GR2026@tilburg.nl.
Who can vote in this elections?
In the Netherlands, municipal elections are unique because they are open to many residents who do not hold Dutch citizenship. To be eligible to vote, you must meet the following criteria:
- Age: You must be 18 years or older on the day of the election.
- Residency: You must be officially registered in the Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie Personen or BRP) of Tilburg. To vote in a specific city, you must be a resident there on the "nomination day" (on the 2nd of february 2026).
- Right to Vote: You must not have been stripped of your voting rights by a court ruling.
Nationality & Residency Status
Eligibility depends on your citizenship status. Dutch Citizens are automatically eligible if they meet the age and residency requirements. EU Citizens are eligible immediately upon moving to the Netherlands and registering with their local municipality. Non-EU Citizens are eligible if they have lived in the Netherlands legally and continuously for at least 5 years. You must hold a valid residence permit.
Need help making your choice?
VoteMatch
VoteMatch (Stemwijzer in Dutch) is the most widely used voting aid during election time. By answering 30 statements with 'agree', 'disagree', or 'no opinion', voters can compare their views with those of political parties. Click the button below, type ‘Tilburg’ and then click ‘Start in English’.
Election Guide
ProDemos offers an ‘Election Guide’ in plain language. This newspaper is meant for people who have difficulty reading and writing. The newspaper contains essential information about the election.
Political Parties
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the municipal elections?
The municipal elections will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
How can I participate in the elections?
If you wish to participate in the elections, there are two ways to do so. You can join a political party that is participating in the elections, or you can establish your own party.
If you establish your own party, you can check the website of the Electoral Council (Kiesraad) to see which requirements you must meet. In short, it comes down to submitting 30 declarations of support and paying a deposit of €225. You will receive this deposit back if you win seats from the voters.
How can I influence the election manifestos of the parties?
How you can influence election manifestos (platforms) differs per party. With many parties, you can become a member to subsequently join the discussion. To know how best to exert influence, it is best to contact the party itself.
As an organization or resident, you can also send a letter (or another form of communication) to the political parties (fracties) that are participating. In this letter, you can mention topics or themes that you believe really should be included in the election manifestos. You can send this to raadsgriffie@tilburg.nl.
The Council Registry (Raadsgriffie) ensures that these letters are forwarded to the political parties. All letters will also be published on the internet. You can find them here.
Do you prefer to send it by post? Then you can use the following address: Gemeenteraad Tilburg Attn: Raadsgriffie P.O. Box 90155 5000 LH Tilburg