Voting during the elections

If you are unable to go to the polling station yourself, you can ask another voter to vote on your behalf. You must give this voter a proxy, which they can use to vote on your behalf. You can file a request using one of the following methods:

1. Proxy via voting card.
2. Written proxy.

Proxy via voting card

A proxy via voting card is only possible once you have received the voting card. This proxy can be used until the day of the election. This cannot be arranged at the polling station itself.

How does it work?

Complete the back of the voting card and sign it. Hand your voting card and a copy or picture of your identity card to the other voter.
The other voter:

• must have a voting card of the City of Leeuwarden;
• must also vote in Leeuwarden;
• must submit the proxy at the same time as their own voting card;
• can accept up to 2 voting proxies.

Written proxy

Arranging it online

You can arrange a written proxy online up to 13 March. You will need a DigiD to do so. The voter who will vote on your behalf must submit their own signature. This person will receive a certificate of authorisation and will not need to show a copy of your identity document.

Arranging it verbally

You can apply for a proxy at Town Hall until noon on 17 March. The voter who will vote on your behalf must also be present. You can make an appointment for this or drop by during the free walk-in. If you have a proof of identity, you should bring this.

The Verkiezing in beeld website has a list and a map with all polling stations in the City of Leeuwarden.

You will receive your voting card by mail before 5 March. Have you not received one? Apply for a new voting card as soon as possible. This can be done online or verbally at Town Hall with an appointment.

Online application.

You can apply for your voting card online up to 13 March. You need a DigiD to apply for your voting card.

Verbal application

Go to Town Hall no later than noon on 17 March. You can make an appointment for this or drop by during the free walk-in. Bring your identity card.

The voting cards will be delivered by 4 March at the latest. From 5 March, this page will explain how you can apply for a new voting card.

You can only cast your vote in the municipality where you were registered on 2 February 2026.

In Neushoorn, Ruiterskwartier 31, in Leeuwarden, the following facilities will be available:

• an employee who can provide help and guidance;
• an extra-large voting booth for mobility scooters and wheelchairs;
• a voting template with sound box.

With the voting template and sound box, blind and partially sighted voters can vote unassisted. You can receive an explanation about this at the polling station. Would you like to know how it works? Go to the website of Oogvereniging for more information.

Do you have difficulty walking or other disabilities? But still want to vote in person? In that case, you can use the free election taxi.

How does it work?

The election taxi will pick you up from your home and take you to an easily accessible polling station near you. After voting, you will be taken back home. The election taxi may be slightly earlier or later than the agreed time.

Making an appointment

Make an appointment on time. You can do so during office hours until noon on Tuesday 17 March by calling 058-2023040. Indicate that you want to use the election taxi, and state the pick-up address and the address of the polling station. The address of your polling station is stated on your voting card.

More information about the elections in the City of Leeuwarden can be found on the page Elections or on the website of the Kiesraad (Electoral Council).

For other information or questions, contact the City of Leeuwarden.