Information for political parties

Parties can register their name (‘designation’) with the municipal central electoral committee. The party’s name will then appear at the top of the list of candidates and on the ballot paper. Parties wishing to register their name must be an association with full legal capacity.

Submit the registration request before December 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Please let us know by email when you would like to visit us, verkiezingen@aalten.nl. That way, we can schedule time for you.

More information: Manual for registering political party names

Only authorized administrators may submit the registration request.

The articles of association and proof of registration with the Chamber of Commerce reveal who these individuals are. An authorized representative and a substitute representative are registered with the registration request. They authorize those who submit the candidate lists to place the name of the political party above this list.

Security deposit

Parties must pay a deposit to the municipal central electoral committee. The deposit is €112.50. The party will receive this deposit back if it submits a valid list of candidates in the municipal elections.

Submit with the registration request

• The completed and signed model form“Request for registration of a designation”
• A copy of the articles of association (recorded in a notarial deed).
• A recent certified proof of registration with the Chamber of Commerce.
• Proof of payment of the deposit.
• A statement from the political party regarding the appointment of the authorized representative and the deputy authorized representative; this statement is included in the registration request. These individuals authorize those who submit the candidate lists to place the name of the political party above this list.

Only registration required for new name 

Sometimes it is not necessary to register a party name:

• If the designation has already been registered in the previous municipal elections and a valid list of candidates was submitted at that time.
• If a party participates with the same designation that is already listed in the national or provincial register. This is called carry-over.
• If the party has no name and participates with a blank list.

No name without registration

Registration of a designation is not mandatory. A political party may also participate in the election with a blank list. In that case, only a number will appear at the top of the candidate list and on the ballot paper for that party.

More information: Register party name

To submit a declaration of support, please contact the civil affairs team of the municipality of Aalten from Monday, January 19, 2026, through Monday, February 2, 2026.
The opening hours are:

• Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  (Tuesday until 7 p.m.)
• Friday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

We advise you to make an appointment. That way, we can give you the attention you need. To make an appointment, please call 0543 49 33 33.

The nomination day is February 2, 2026. On that day, you must submit the final documents between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

Early submission of candidate lists

In January 2026, we will organize an early submission. During this early submission, we will check whether all documents are complete. The advantage of this is that on the day of the nomination, you can be sure that your documents are complete. In addition, if they are not yet complete, you will have time to get them in order. 

Please note! Even if you have already submitted your documents in advance, you must still submit the final documents on February 2, 2026!

Consultations on the day of nomination

• List of candidates.
• Declaration of consent.
• Copies of identity documents of new party members who are not yet seated.
• Declaration of support if your party is participating in the elections for the first time or did not win any seats in the previous election.
• Proof of payment of security deposit.
• Declaration of intended residence if party member does not live in Doetinchem.
• Authorization from the party to the submitter to place the party's name above the list.