Gert-Jan Oplaat

Gert-Jan Oplaat (born 22 November 1964) is a Dutch politician.

Career After secondary education he became a member of an agricultural family business. In 1994 he protested against the national manure and ammonia policies. After being contacted by multiple parties, he joined the agrarian Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB). Oplaat was placed third on the BBB's candidate list for the 2023 Senate election and was elected, taking office on 13 June 2023.

Personal life Oplaat is married. He performs as a cabaretier and singer. He is a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau and a member of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands.

Electoral history

+ YearBodyPartyVotesResult.Party seatsIndividual 1998 House of Representatives VVD 36 3,712 38 2002 House of Representatives VVD 27 2,672 24 2003 House of Representatives VVD 23 3,219 28 2006 House of Representatives VVD 26 2,601 22 2023 Senate BBB 3 16