Who to Vote For?
There are six parties running in Leiderdorp for the 2026 municipal elections. You can find all the candidate lists at the following link: Leiderdorp candidate lists.
If you’re unsure which party best aligns with your views, you can use this voting tool to compare your opinions on key issues with the positions of different parties. Voting tools help you explore where your priorities align most closely, making it easier to decide who to vote for on election day.
Candidate lists
Political Parties in Leiderdorp
- Build a green and futureproof village with attention to both Leiderdorp itself and strong regional collaboration.
- Develop ten new, affordable and sustainable neighbourhoods in the region to help address the housing shortage.
- Promote education and lifelong learning, with tailored support and better school facilities.
- Support a healthy community by investing in readily accessible healthcare, sport facilities and preventive health measures.
- Strengthen the local economy with innovation and regional cooperation, creating opportunities for work and growth.
- Stand for a strong, independent Leiderdorp, making decisions that suit local residents without influence from regional or national parties.
- Promote affordable, sustainable and communityfocused housing, especially for starters and seniors.
- Maintain and improve green spaces and the local environment, with better maintenance and more biodiversity.
- Increase involvement of residents in local decisionmaking, not just oneoff consultations but real participatory planning.
- Ensure responsible local finances with a focus on lowering local taxes and financial burdens where possible.
- Work toward a community where everyone can participate and support each other, focusing on solidarity and social inclusion.
- Promote affordable and accessible housing with clearly defined targets for social and midrange homes to help starters, families and seniors.
- Make Leiderdorp greener and healthier, with more trees, greenery in neighbourhoods and calmer, safer streets.
- Strengthen social support services for residents who need a helping hand.
- Involve residents more directly in local decisionmaking and continue improving traffic safety and bicyclefriendly spaces.
- Promote a reliable, accessible and efficient local government that listens to residents and keeps its promises.
- Stand for practical, local solutions to daytoday issues in the community.
- Support safe and pleasant neighbourhoods, with ample green space and quality public services.
- Work on affordable, suitable and sustainable housing that meets local needs.
- Prioritise traffic safety, good connections and clean streets.
- Maintain low local taxes and manageable costs for residents and businesses.
- Encourage a strong local economy, with support for entrepreneurs and clear communication with residents.
- Focus on community wellbeing, including accessible sport, culture and care services close to home.
- Promote a safe, connected and supportive community where residents look out for each other and local government is reliable and practical.
- Invest in social cohesion and local initiatives, including support for volunteers, clubs and neighbourhood activities.
- Work toward affordable and accessible housing for starters, families and older residents, while protecting green spaces and avoiding building in the polders.
- Improve green neighbourhoods, maintenance of public spaces and biodiversity, including more greenery and natural areas.
- Strengthen financial stability and responsible governance, keeping Leiderdorp independent and fiscally healthy.
- Enhance mobility and safety, giving walking and cycling priority and ensuring good traffic flow in town.
- Promote a community built on care, support and responsibility, grounded in Christian social values.
- Strengthen support for families, neighbours and vulnerable residents, including social support networks and community services.
- Advocate for housing that meets local needs and helps people stay in Leiderdorp.
- Improve neighbourhood safety and wellbeing, with attention to prevention and constructive local policies.
- Focus on health, youth and social cohesion, including preventive health policy and support structures in the community.
Polling Stations in Leiderdorp
Below you will find an overview of all polling stations. Polling stations are open on March 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Gemeentehuis, Willem-Alexanderlaan 1; a special polling station is available for voters with visual or reading disabilities
- Gebouw Irene, Hoofdstraat 82
- Winkelhof Statendaalderplein 1, Statendaalder 1
- Buurthuis Zijlkwartier, Van der Marckstraat 19
- MEC Leiderdorp (entrance at De Sterrentuin), Van Diepeningenlaan 110
- De Ommedijk, Ommedijk 120
- Basisschool De Schakel, Van Alphenplein 6
- Montessorischool Elckerlyc, Klimopzoom 41
- Korfbalvereniging Velocitas, Bloemerd 7
- Gymzaal Klerkenhof (entrance at back), Klerkenhof 3. This polling station is less accessible for people with disabilities
Written Power of Attorney
If you are unable to vote in person and cannot complete the authorization section on the back of your voting card, you can authorize someone else to vote on your behalf by requesting a written power of attorney (proxy). This is useful, for example, if you are abroad.
If you apply in time, the person you authorize will receive the proxy certificate by mail, which allows them to cast their vote for you.
You can find more information on the official website.
Leiderdorp Municipality's Website