Local Elections
| Town council | 2002 | 2006 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheemda | 2 seats | 1 seat | n/a |
| Oldambt | n/a | n/a | 2 seats |
In the 2006 elections VCP got 707 votes in Scheemda (10%), but lost one of their two seats.
In 2009 the VCP won 1,138 votes (8.5%) and two seats in the new municipality of Oldambt.
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