Netherlands
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (House of Representatives)
Current holderThom van Campen1,3
Party as stated: VVD. In office since 18 November 2025. Checked 28 October 2026.
How the office holder is chosen
The House elects its own Speaker at the start of a new term or after a vacancy, by secret ballot. In the first two rounds members may vote for anyone. If no one has an absolute majority after the second round, a third round is held among at most four candidates, and if needed a fourth round between the two leading candidates.2
Term
The House of Representatives states that the election of the Speaker applies for a period of four years. Thom van Campen was elected on 18 November 2025 in three ballot rounds.2,3
Recent holders
Notable facts
- In the final round on 18 November 2025 Thom van Campen (VVD) won 79 votes to 69 against the sitting Speaker Martin Bosma (PVV), according to Parlement.com.3
- Before 1983 the Speaker was chosen every year, with the Crown choosing from three candidates proposed by the House, according to the House of Representatives.2
Sources
- Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal, De Voorzitter (19 October 2026)
- Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal, Voorzittersverkiezing
- Parlement.com, Thom van Campen (VVD) gekozen tot Tweede Kamervoorzitter (18 November 2025)