Support statement
To participate in municipal elections, new political parties sometimes need declarations of support. With a declaration of support, you support a party that wants to participate in the elections. You will receive the declaration of support from the political party. You sign the declaration of support at City Hall. You do not need to make an appointment for this.
Please note: once you have signed a declaration of support for a political party, you cannot revoke it later. The declarations of support are available for public inspection after the nomination of candidates. This means that your details will also be made public.
When does a political party collect statements of support?
A statement of support is required for a political party that:
- is competing in elections for the first time.
- did not win a seat in the previous municipal elections or
- participates with a blank list (without a party name).
Would you like to support a political party? If so, you can sign a declaration of support at City Hall from January 19, 2026, through February 2, 2026.
How does it work?
- You will sign the statement at City Hall in front of the city official.
- You may not sign more than 1 statement for each election.
- You must identify yourself with proof of identity.
- You must identify yourself with proof of identity.
- After being signed by the official, you will be given the statement.
- You submit the signed statement to the political party.
Who gets to sign?
You can only sign a declaration of support if you are registered as a voter within the Leiden electoral district. This is you if you live in Zoetermeer and can vote there.
You may also sign a declaration in Zoetermeer if you are on a candidate list of a political party. You must then also be registered in the Leiden electoral district.