Amsterdam Election Results 2026: GroenLinks Emerges as Leading Party

Amsterdam has concluded its municipal elections, with GroenLinks securing the largest share of the vote. The results signal a shift in the city’s political landscape, with significant gains for GroenLinks and notable losses for the SP (Socialist Party). Democrats 66 (D66) secured the second-largest share of the vote.

Key Results

• GroenLinks: Emerged as the largest party in Amsterdam.
• D66: Followed with 16% of the vote.
• Partij van de Arbeid (Labour Party): Received 14% of the vote.
• VVD (People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy): Secured 10% of the vote.
• Voter Turnout: 46.9%

D66 Overview

Democrats 66 (D66) is a social-liberal and progressive political party in the Netherlands, positioned on the centre to centre-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1966, the party initially aimed to democratize the Dutch political system and has since broadened its ideology. As of 2026, D66 has 36,627 members.

Party Leadership (2026)

• Leader: Rob Jetten (elected August 12, 2023)
• Chairperson: Alexandra van Huffelen
• Senate Leader: Paul van Meenen
• House of Representatives Leader: Jan Paternotte
• European Parliament Leader: Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy

Political Representation (2026)

• Senate: 7 out of 75 seats
• House of Representatives: 26 out of 150 seats
• Provincial Councils: 33 out of 570 seats
• European Parliament: 3 out of 31 seats
• Benelux Parliament: 4 out of 21 seats

Party Affiliations

• International: Liberal International
• European: Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), Renew Europe

Looking Ahead

The election results in Amsterdam reflect a growing desire for progressive policies and a potential shift in the city’s political priorities. The composition of the new city council will be crucial in shaping Amsterdam’s future direction, particularly in areas such as housing, sustainability, and social welfare.