Who Can You Vote For?
In the municipal elections in Zoeterwoude, you have five political parties to choose from. Each party has its own candidates and election programme, and you can view the full candidate lists on the official Zoeterwoude election page.
Candidate Lists
Political parties in Zoeterwoude
- Run on the election programme “Ruimte maken we samen” with a focus on leefbaarheid (liveability), the human measure, and bundling strengths of the community, aiming for a well‑governed and independent Zoeterwoude.
- Advocate for responsible local government finances, making sure money is spent wisely and citizens share the benefits fairly.
- Address the housing shortage by promoting affordable and nature‑inclusive housing projects, and support planning that balances development with green space.
- Support traffic safety measures such as 30 km/h zones within built‑up areas to improve safety for all residents.
- Oppose megastalls (large livestock farms) and promote sports and recreational facilities in cooperation with users, strengthening community facilities through joint participation.
- Advocate for a strong, social and independent Zoeterwoude, building on community cooperation and the village’s character.
- Support responsible local government finances and careful decision‑making tailored to the scale and needs of Zoeterwoude.
- Address the housing shortage by promoting affordable homes for local residents, including flex housing and housing for youths and seniors, while preserving green and rural areas.
- Strengthen community life and local facilities, such as sports halls, clubs and volunteer initiatives, to enhance liveability.
- Focus on traffic safety, mobility and parking, with attention to safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians.
- Encourage accessible and quality care, including support for a dementia‑friendly community and combating loneliness among seniors.
- Promote sustainable practices such as responsible energy solutions and support for agrarian sustainability that respects the rural landscape.
- Run under the motto “Kansen creëren, karakter behouden” (“Create opportunities, preserve character”), aiming to keep Zoeterwoude a pleasant, green and independent village.
- Support careful financial management and responsible use of municipal funds to ensure long‑term stability and good quality services for residents.
- Promote a favourable living environment, including affordable housing, a strong local economy and a safe community for all age groups.
- Focus on wellbeing and accessibility, with support for health, sport and activities that benefit both young and older residents.
- Stand for keeping Zoeterwoude an independent municipality and prevent annexation or loss of local autonomy. The party’s name reflects its focus on local self‑determination.
- Promote housing for local residents, giving priority to Zoeterwoude’s own starters, families and seniors, and favouring small‑scale development that fits the village character.
- Strengthen traffic safety with better routes for cyclists and pedestrians, with particular attention to children and older residents.
- Support community life, culture, sport and village traditions to maintain and enhance local liveability.
- Protect the green and rural landscape and oppose largescale projects such as megawind parks, energy developments without local support, an asylum centre (AZC) or a coffeeshop in the municipality.
- Focus on local residents’ interests first, advocating for policies that reflect the priorities of people who live and work in Zoeterwoude.
- Strengthen community cohesion and safety, making neighbourhoods more liveable for all age groups.
- Work toward affordable housing solutions that benefit local starters, families and seniors, while preserving the village’s character.
- Support accessible local services and facilities, such as infrastructure, culture, sport and public spaces that enhance daily life.
- Promote practical, transparent and residentfocused governance, listening to community feedback and ensuring local voices are central in decisionmaking.
Didn’t Receive?/Lost your Voting Pass?
If you haven't received your voting card or have lost it, you can request a new one. You can do this in the following ways:
- via the online application form , or;
- in writing up to and including Friday 13 March, or;
- At the town hall, until Tuesday, March 17, at 12:00 noon. Please bring your ID. Your old voting card will be invalidated and can no longer be used.
If you have been issued written authorization, you cannot obtain new voting pass(es).
Polling Stations in Zoeterwoud
All polling stations are open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the following locations:
- Clubgebouw Scouting, Noordbuurtsehof 54 , 2381 GE Zoeterwoude (Dorp)
- De Klaverhal, Hondsdrafweg 1, 2381 BZ Zoeterwoude (Dorp)
- Muziekcentrum, Schenkelweg 6, 2381 AN Zoeterwoude (Dorp)
- De Weipoort, Weipoortseweg 92 a, 2381 NJ Zoeterwoude
- De Eendenkooi, Kooikersplein 1, 2382 EG Zoeterwoude (Rijndijk)
- Goede Herderkerk, Hoge Rijndijk 18, 2382 AS Zoeterwoude (Rijndijk)
- RKVV Meerburg, Hans Ecklplein 1, 2382 AZ Zoeterwoude (Rijndijk)
Your voting card will show your nearest polling station. If your nearest polling station is busy, vote at a different one.
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.
Gemeente Zoeterwoude Website