Antwerp (Chamber of Representatives constituency)

Antwerp (Antwerpen; Anvers; Antwerpen) is one of the 11 multi-member constituencies of the Chamber of Representatives, the lower house of the Belgian Federal Parliament, the national legislature of Belgium. The constituency was established in 2003 following the re-organisation of constituencies across Belgium along provincial lines. It is conterminous with the province of Antwerp. The constituency currently elects 24 of the 150 members of the Chamber of Representatives using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. At the 2019 federal election the constituency had 1,341,450 registered electors.

Electoral system
Antwerp currently elects 24 of the 150 members of the Chamber of Representatives using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. Seats are allocated using the D'Hondt method. Only parties that reach the 5% threshold in the constituency compete for seats.

Summary
(Figures in italics represent alliances.)

2019
Results of the 2019 federal election held on 26 May 2019:

The following candidates were elected: Jan Bertels (SP.A), 9,995 votes; Kim Buyst (Groen), 12,302 votes; Kristof Calvo (Groen), 39,216 votes; Greet Daems (PVDA), 7,268 votes; Peter De Roover, (N-VA), 26,609 votes; Sophie De Wit, (N-VA), 19,218 votes; Marijke Dillen (VB), 8,645 votes; Michael Freilich, (N-VA), 12,829 votes; Jan Jambon (N-VA), 187,826 votes; Yasmine Kherbache (SP.A), 26,901 votes; Nahima Lanjri (CD&V), 14,380 votes; Christian Leysen (Open Vld), 22,725 votes; Peter Mertens (PVDA), 46,802 votes; Koen Metsu, (N-VA), 24,017 votes; Ellen Samyn (VB), 12,106 votes; Yoleen Van Camp, (N-VA), 21,202 votes; Jef Van den Bergh (CD&V), 12,172 votes; Tom Van Grieken (VB), 122,232 votes; Reccino Van Lommel (VB), 8,051 votes; Valerie Van Peel (N-VA), 41,320 votes; Marianne Verhaert (Open Vld), 11,082 votes; Servais Verherstraeten (CD&V), 36,464 votes; Hans Verreyt (VB), 8,043 votes; and Bert Wollants, (N-VA), 15,603 votes.

Substitutions:
 * Jan Jambon (N-VA) resigned on 3 October 2019 after he was appointed Minister-President of Flanders and was substituted by Wim Van der Donckt (N-VA).
 * Yasmine Kherbache (SP.A) resigned on 17 December 2019 and was substituted by Ben Segers (SP.A) on 19 December 2019.
 * Jan Bertels (SP.A) resigned on 1 November 2020 and was substituted by Gitta Vanpeborgh (SP.A) on 12 November 2020.

2014
Results of the 2014 federal election held on 25 May 2014:

The following candidates were elected: Meyrem Almaci (Groen), 44,150 votes; Rita Bellens (N-VA), 9,546 votes; Kristof Calvo (Groen), 13,409 votes; Monica De Coninck (SP.A), 35,441 votes; Zuhal Demir (N-VA), 19,473 votes; Peter De Roover, (N-VA), 16,717 votes; Maya Detiège (SP.A), 19,111 votes; Bart De Wever (N-VA), 314,650 votes; Filip Dewinter (VB), 43,157 votes; Sophie De Wit, (N-VA), 16,660 votes; Marijke Dillen (VB), 5,379 votes; David Geerts (SP.A), 9,497 votes; Jan Jambon (N-VA), 29,616 votes; Nahima Lanjri (CD&V), 19,614 votes; Koen Metsu, (N-VA), 10,971 votes; Griet Smaers (CD&V), 15,879 votes; Annemie Turtelboom (Open Vld), 44,959 votes; Yoleen Van Camp, (N-VA), 11,221 votes; Jef Van den Bergh (CD&V), 16,545 votes; Robert Van de Velde (N-VA), 10,208 votes; Dirk Van Mechelen (Open Vld), 16,161 votes; Valerie Van Peel (N-VA), 13,322 votes; Servais Verherstraeten (CD&V), 51,202 votes; and Bert Wollants, (N-VA), 10,487 votes.

Substitutions:
 * Marijke Dillen (VB) resigned on 16 June 2014 and was substituted by Jan Penris (VB) on 19 June 2014.
 * Jan Jambon (N-VA) was appointed to the federal government and was substituted by Johan Klaps (N-VA) on 14 October 2014.

2010
Results of the 2010 federal election held on 13 June 2010:

The following candidates were elected: Meyrem Almaci (Groen), 25,100 votes; Gerolf Annemans (VB), 56,226 votes; Kristof Calvo (Groen), 4,767 votes; Alexandra Colen (VB), 6,806 votes; Rita De Bont (VB), 9,870 votes; Zuhal Demir (N-VA), 10,248 votes; Minneke De Ridder (N-VA), 9,404 votes; Maya Detiège (SP.A), 18,901 votes; Sophie De Wit, (N-VA), 26,918 votes; Caroline Gennez (SP.A), 41,284 votes; Jan Jambon (N-VA), 61,100 votes; Patrick Janssens (SP.A), 32,104 votes; Nahima Lanjri (CD&V), 11,952 votes; Willem-Frederik Schiltz (Open Vld), 8,686 votes; Bart Somers (Open Vld), 18,030 votes; Annemie Turtelboom (Open Vld), 35,861 votes; Bruno Valkeniers (VB), 14,378 votes; Jef Van den Bergh (CD&V), 13,092 votes; Kris Van Dijck (N-VA), 15,607 votes; Jan Van Esbroeck (N-VA), 6,527 votes; Reinilde Van Moer (N-VA), 8,956 votes; Flor Van Noppen (N-VA), 21,635 votes; Servais Verherstraeten (CD&V), 22,353 votes; and Inge Vervotte (CD&V), 78,951 votes.

Substitutions:
 * Patrick Janssens (SP.A) resigned on 28 June 2010 and was substituted by David Geerts (SP.A) on 6 July 2010.
 * Kris Van Dijck (N-VA) resigned on 30 June 2010 and was substituted by Bert Wollants (N-VA) on 6 July 2010.
 * Servais Verherstraeten (CD&V) was appointed to the federal government and was substituted by Kristof Waterschoot (CD&V) between 7 December 2011 and 9 January 2013; and by Nik Van Gool (CD&V) from 10 January 2013.
 * Annemie Turtelboom (Open Vld) was appointed to the federal government and was substituted by Frank Wilrycx (Open Vld) on 7 December 2011.
 * Inge Vervotte (CD&V) resigned on 2 January 2013 and was substituted by Kristof Waterschoot (CD&V).

2007
Results of the 2007 federal election held on 10 June 2007:

The following candidates were elected: Meyrem Almaci (Groen), 14,628 votes; Gerolf Annemans (VB), 88,154 votes; Yolande Avontroodt (Open Vld), 13,517 votes; Alexandra Colen (VB), 20,450 votes; Rita De Bont (VB), 10,852 votes; Mia De Schamphelaere (CD&V-N-VA), 18,783 votes; Maya Detiège (SP.A-Spirit), 24,767 votes; Bart De Wever (CD&V-N-VA), 41,962 votes; Marijke Dillen (VB), 13,814 votes; Patrick Janssens (SP.A-Spirit), 37,626 votes; Jan Mortelmans (VB), 10,342 votes; Jan Peeters (SP.A-Spirit), 13,966 votes; Kris Peeters (CD&V-N-VA), 39,754 votes; Willem-Frederik Schiltz (Open Vld), 7,766 votes; Bart Somers (Open Vld), 41,974 votes; Bruno Valkeniers (VB), 14,897 votes; Christine Van Broeckhoven (SP.A-Spirit), 26,194 votes; Ludo Van Campenhout (Open Vld), 12,802 votes; Jef Van den Bergh (CD&V-N-VA), 16,749 votes; Flor Van Noppen (CD&V-N-VA), 19,268 votes; Mark Verhaegen (CD&V-N-VA), 18,721 votes; Servais Verherstraeten (CD&V-N-VA), 25,610 votes; Jurgen Verstrepen (LDD), 15,782 votes; and Inge Vervotte (CD&V-N-VA), 133,830 votes.

Substitutions:
 * Marijke Dillen (VB) resigned on 19 June 2007 and was substituted by Luc Sevenhans (VB).
 * Kris Peeters (CD&V-N-VA) resigned on 25 June 2007 and was substituted by Jan Jambon (CD&V-N-VA).
 * Patrick Janssens (SP.A-Spirit) resigned on 26 June 2007 and was substituted by David Geerts (SP.A-Spirit).
 * Jurgen Verstrepen (LDD) resigned on 27 June 2007 and was substituted by Rob Van de Velde (LDD).
 * Bart De Wever (CD&V-N-VA) resigned on 30 June 2009 and was substituted by Kristof Waterschoot (CD&V-N-VA) on 2 July 2009.
 * Inge Vervotte (CD&V-N-VA) was appointed to the federal government and was substituted by Luc Peetermans (CD&V-N-VA) on 27 November 2009.

2003
Results of the 2003 federal election held on 18 May 2003:

The following candidates were elected: Gerolf Annemans (VB), 76,829 votes; Jos Ansoms (CD&V), 21,919 votes; Yolande Avontroodt (VLD), 15,735 votes; Nancy Caslo] (VB), 6,270 votes; Alexandra Colen (VB), 18,313 votes; Filip Dewinter (VB), 77,891 votes; Margriet Hermans (VLD), 20,723 votes; Patrick Janssens (SP.A-Spirit), 89,011 votes; Nahima Lanjri (CD&V), 12,303 votes; Claude Marinower (VLD), 7,899 votes; Jan Mortelmans (VB), 7,705 votes; Staf Neel (VB), 7,122 votes; Jan Peeters (SP.A-Spirit), 15,500 votes; Bart Somers (VLD), 57,812 votes; Guido Tastenhoye (VB), 6,650 votes; Anissa Temsaman (SP.A-Spirit), 9,705 votes; Kathleen Van Brempt (SP.A-Spirit), 11,577 votes; Ludo Van Campenhout (VLD), 18,599 votes; Greet van Gool (SP.A-Spirit), 12,915 votes; Marleen Vanderpoorten (VLD), 18,402 votes; Els Van Weert (SP.A-Spirit), 19,266 votes; Mark Verhaegen (CD&V), 15,942 votes; Servais Verherstraeten (CD&V), 20,976 votes; and Inge Vervotte (CD&V), 93,030 votes.

Substitutions:
 * Filip Dewinter (VB) resigned on 19 May 2003 and was substituted by Luc Sevenhans (VB).
 * Margriet Hermans (VLD) resigned on 23 May 2003 and was substituted by Martine Taelman (VLD).
 * Marleen Vanderpoorten (VLD) resigned on 26 May 2003 and was substituted by Fons Borginon (VLD).
 * Kathleen Van Brempt (SP.A-Spirit) resigned on 3 June 2003 and was substituted by Maya Detiège (SP.A-Spirit).
 * Bart Somers (VLD) resigned on 26 June 2003 after he was appointed Minister-President of Flanders and was substituted by Annemie Turtelboom (VLD).
 * Anissa Temsaman (SP.A-Spirit) was appointed to the federal government and was substituted by Koen T'Sijen (SP.A-Spirit) between 14 July 2003 and 25 September 2003.
 * Els Van Weert (SP.A-Spirit) resigned on 5 July 2004 and was substituted by Koen T'Sijen (SP.A-Spirit) on 8 July 2004.
 * Patrick Janssens (SP.A-Spirit) resigned on 6 July 2004 and was substituted by David Geerts (SP.A-Spirit) on 8 July 2004.
 * Anissa Temsaman (SP.A-Spirit) resigned on 6 July 2004 and was substituted by Inga Verhaert (SP.A-Spirit) on 8 July 2004.
 * Inge Vervotte (CD&V) resigned on 6 July 2004 and was substituted by Jef Van den Bergh (CD&V) on 8 July 2004.
 * Jos Ansoms (CD&V) resigned on 13 January 2005 and was substituted by Katrien Schryvers (CD&V) on the same day.