Local Government
The former municipal council of Wieringermeer consisted of 15 seats, which were divided as follows:
- CDA – 4 seats
- VVD – 4 seats
- Gemeente Belangen Wieringermeer – 2 seats
- PvdA – 2 seats
- ChristianUnion – 1 seat
- Independent – 1 seat
- Progressief Wieringermeer – 1 seat
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