Netherlands 2023 General Election
Dutch general election held November 2023. Geert Wilders' PVV won a plurality and Dick Schoof later became prime minister.
Netherlands 2023 General Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in Netherlands.
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Election Result
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Wilders' PVV won a shock plurality with 37 seats. After months of coalition negotiations, Dick Schoof became prime minister leading a right-wing four-party coalition.
At a Glance
The Netherlands 2023 General Election took place in 2023 in Netherlands. The election determined who would hold the office of House of Representatives.
Geert Wilders (plurality) won the election. Voter turnout was reported at 77.7%, giving a sense of how many people took part in the contest. 2 candidates contested the election: Frans Timmermans and Geert Wilders.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Election Year
- 2023
- Country
- Netherlands
- Office Contested
- House of Representatives
- Winner
- Geert Wilders (plurality)
- Turnout
- 77.7%
- Candidates
- 2
- Linked Offices
- 1
Result Overview
Wilders' PVV won a shock plurality with 37 seats. After months of coalition negotiations, Dick Schoof became prime minister leading a right-wing four-party coalition.
Quick Facts
- Won by Geert Wilders (plurality)
- Voter turnout: 77.7%
- 2 candidates tracked
Details
- election year
- 2023
- office contested
- House of Representatives
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Netherlands
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy in Northwestern Europe. Consensus-driven multi-party system with coalition governments.
Frans Timmermans
Leader of the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance and former European Commission executive vice president.
Geert Wilders
Leader of the Party for Freedom and winner of the 2023 Dutch general election plurality.
Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Head of government of the Netherlands. Chairs the Council of Ministers and leads coalition government.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the Netherlands 2023 General Election?
- The Netherlands 2023 General Election was won by Geert Wilders (plurality). Geert Wilders (plurality) ran as the candidate of Party for Freedom (PVV).
- Who came second in the Netherlands 2023 General Election?
- The runner-up in the Netherlands 2023 General Election was Frans Timmermans. The contest between Geert Wilders (plurality) and Frans Timmermans defined the central dynamics of this election.
- What was the voter turnout for the Netherlands 2023 General Election?
- Voter turnout for the Netherlands 2023 General Election was 77.7%. Turnout levels reflect public engagement with the democratic process and can be influenced by factors such as voter registration requirements, election accessibility, the competitiveness of the race, and public trust in political institutions.
- When did the Netherlands 2023 General Election take place?
- The Netherlands 2023 General Election took place in 2023. Electoral timing in Netherlands is governed by constitutional requirements and may be influenced by the political circumstances of the moment.
- What offices were contested in the Netherlands 2023 General Election?
- The Netherlands 2023 General Election determined who would hold the office of House of Representatives. The powers and responsibilities of this office make the election significant for the country's governance and policy direction.
- Which country held the Netherlands 2023 General Election?
- The Netherlands 2023 General Election was held in Netherlands. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.
- Who were the candidates in the Netherlands 2023 General Election?
- 2 candidates participated in the Netherlands 2023 General Election, including Frans Timmermans, Geert Wilders. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.
- What was the outcome of the Netherlands 2023 General Election?
- Wilders' PVV won a shock plurality with 37 seats. After months of coalition negotiations, Dick Schoof became prime minister leading a right-wing four-party coalition.
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Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Election dashboard
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- Graph-backed
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(85/100)
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Parliamentary constitutional monarchy in Northwestern Europe. Consensus-driven multi-party system with coalition governments.
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Leader of the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance and former European Commission executive vice president.
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Leader of the Party for Freedom and winner of the 2023 Dutch general election plurality.
Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Head of government of the Netherlands. Chairs the Council of Ministers and leads coalition government.