Come vote at THUAS

That’s why we invite everyone, students, staff, and local residents, to come vote with us. Our Own Your Stembureau students are ready to welcome you in the Innovation Playground. Stop by, cast your vote, and choose a The Hague that fits you. Don’t forget your ID card/passport and voting pass!

Our polling station is staffed by students, for students. Project leader and public administration student Arjan Hoeblal isn’t personally very involved in politics, yet he still recognizes its importance. “Among my fellow students and peers, politics definitely plays a role, although you notice that trust has decreased since covid. At the same time, voting behavior and the associated parties seem to be becoming more radical, which again leads to increased distrust.”

A democracy that works

Board member Arend Hardorff: “Democracy is a precious thing, and we should be proud of it. Especially when you look at what is happening in the world right now. Yet in many neighborhoods in The Hague, we see a lack of trust and therefore low voter turnout. That’s unfortunate, because by voting, you gain better representation in the city council, which leads to a better city to live, work, and study in for everyone.”

Make your voice heard

Students working at the polling station and supporting the organization gain valuable hands-on experience and see firsthand how the democratic process works in practice.

Arjan realizes that his generation is the future, which is exactly why voting is so important. “If you don’t vote, you can’t really complain when decisions are made that you disagree with. Politics only works if everyone participates, and if you look at the turnout in the last elections, that’s simply not the case. That’s why we encourage everyone to come. Don’t give up, speak up, and cast your vote!”

THUAS on tv

Researcher Marianne van Bochove will appear tonight as an expert during the NOS election results program. During the 2022 elections, she researched voting behavior in various municipalities and why turnout remained so low. Marianne: “There are different reasons why people don’t vote, which means there’s no single solution to improve the numbers. What matters most is that local politicians truly listen to the concerns, wishes, or ideas of residents, and only then look at whether they vote or not.”