Election results
| Year | Votes | % | +/– | Seats | +/– | Lead candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,292 | 6.8% | New | 2 / 25 |  2 | Mark Reijerman |
| 2022 | 1,931 | 10.2% | 3.4 | 2 / 25 |  0 | Sarah Alen |
Connect Wageningen | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Melissa van der Lingen |
| Chairman | Tycho Jongenelen |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Wageningen |
| Ideology | Localism Student politics Syncretic politics |
| Political position | Big tent |
| Colours | Blue-green White |
| Wageningen Municipal Council | 2 / 25 |
| Website | |
| connectwageningen | |
Connect Wageningen is a local political party in the city of Wageningen. It was founded in 2017 by Mark Reijerman, a former councillor for the Stadspartij Wageningen. [1] The aim of Connect Wageningen is to represent young people, students and internationals in Wageningen, which is home to the Wageningen University and Research (WUR). [1]
In its electoral program Connect Wageningen cites the construction of more affordable housing as their number one priority. [2] Other priorities are the improvement of public transport in the city, a more comprehensive social integration program for newcomers, including free Dutch and English language classes and the development of a sustainable and circular local economy. [2]
| Year | Votes | % | +/– | Seats | +/– | Lead candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,292 | 6.8% | New | 2 / 25 | 2 | Mark Reijerman |
| 2022 | 1,931 | 10.2% | 3.4 | 2 / 25 | 0 | Sarah Alen |
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