The SP in Flevoland has put 19-year-old history student Samuel Dijkhuis from Lelystad forward as its list leader for the provincial elections in March. If elected, he would be the youngest provincial list leader in Flevoland to date. Dijkhuis joined the party two years ago and has since served as an assistant to the SP group in Lelystad and coordinated its campaign for the municipal elections.

Dijkhuis said he had faced doubts about his lack of life experience but believed his age gave him a different perspective, including on climate change and the long-term future. He said the SP in Flevoland had seen a sixfold increase in active young members over the past year and a half. The list also includes a 15-year-old candidate from Almere, while one third of the candidates are under 28.