Magdalena Adriaantje (Magda) Berndsen-Jansen (born 4 May 1950) is a Dutch former politician and police officer, born in Leiden. As a member of Democrats 66 (D66) she was a member of House of Representatives of the Netherlands between 17 June 2010 and 1 November 2015. She focused on matters of safety, judiciary and police.[1] She was replaced by Judith Swinkels.[2]

Magda Berndsen
Magda Berndsen in 2009
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
17 June 2010 – 1 November 2015
Personal details
Born (1950-05-04) 4 May 1950 (age 74)
NationalityDutch
Political partyDemocrats 66
OccupationPolitician

Berndsen was mayor of Obdam and Beverwijk, and acting mayor of Súdwest-Fryslân and Dongeradeel, and also corps chief of Gooi en Vechtstreek Police and Friesland Police.


Electoral history

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Electoral history of Magda Berndsen
Year Body Party Pos. Votes Result Ref.
Party seats Individual
2021 House of Representatives Democrats 66 73[a] 47 24 Lost [3]

Notes

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  1. ^ Only participated as lijstduwer in the electoral district Leeuwarden.

References

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  1. ^ Parlement.com biography
  2. ^ Tom Reijner (3 November 2015). "Rechter Judith Swinkels (D66) neemt plaats in Tweede Kamer" (in Dutch). Elsevier.nl. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Proces-verbaal verkiezingsuitslag Tweede Kamer 2021" [Report of the election results House of Representatives 2021] (PDF). Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 29 March 2021.
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