Making statement of support
What is a statement of support?
A declaration of support is a written statement by an eligible voter supporting the participation of a (new) political party or group in the elections.
Support statements are required for parties that:
- participating in elections for the first time,
- did not win a seat in the previous House of Representatives election, or
- participate with a blank list (with no party designation).
The form used for this purpose is model H4. You can download this form below.
Who may make a statement of support?
You are eligible to vote in the October 29, 2025 House of Representatives election if you:
- is registered in the Basic Registration of PersonsBRP) on September 15, 2025, and
- Be eighteen years of age or older on October 29, 2025, and
- holds Dutch nationality.
Do you want to make a declaration of support in Geldrop-Mierlo? Then you must be registered in the BRP of the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo on September 15, 2025.
The declaration is signed in person at the City Hall counter. An employee will check your ID and assess whether you are eligible to vote and whether your signature matches the document.
Declarations of support may only be made by persons registered as voters in the relevant electoral district. Candidates on a list may also sign a declaration, provided they are registered within the same constituency. It is not permitted to sign more than one declaration of support per person. A declaration of support cannot be withdrawn.
How many statements of support are needed?
The Netherlands is divided into 20 electoral districts. The municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo falls within constituency 18 (main polling station 's-Hertogenbosch). Per electoral district, a list of candidates must be supported by at least 30 eligible voters.
When can a statement of support be made?
Declarations of support can be made within 14 days before the nomination of candidates until the day of the nomination of candidates itself. For elections to the House of Representatives, declarations of support can be made from Monday, September 1 through Monday, September 15, 2025.
The Electoral Council's Central Bureau checks all declarations. If there are incomplete or invalid statements, they can still be restored on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
Where to go.
You can make a statement of support at the front desk of City Hall, De Meent 2, Geldrop.
Opening hours:
- Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Due to crowding at the desks, we ask that you make an appointment. This can be done by phone or via the Make an appointment page.
Questions
Still have questions? Ask them via e-mail verkiezingen@geldrop-mierlo.nl. Or call team elections at (040) 289 38 93.