Leader of the Reformed Political Party

The Leader of the Reformed Political Party is the most senior politician within the Reformed Political Party in the Netherlands. The post is currently held by Chris Stoffer, who succeeded Kees van der Staaij in 2023.

History

The leaders outwardly act as the 'figurehead' and the main representative of the party. Within the party, they must ensure political consensus. At election time the leader is always the lead candidate of the party list. In the Reformed Political Party the leader has also been the parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives since it was first elected in 1922.