# Dirk Poot > Dutch programmer and politician **Wikidata**: [Q19771717](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19771717) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk_Poot) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dirk-poot ## Summary Dirk Poot is a Dutch programmer and politician who has been active as a candidate for the Pirate Party of the Netherlands in multiple general and European elections since 2010. He is known for his technical expertise in software development and his political involvement in Dutch elections, running for various positions including member of parliament. ## Biography - Born: 1968 in Utrecht, Netherlands - Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands - Education: Not specified in the source material - Known for: Being a programmer and politician, running for political office with the Pirate Party of the Netherlands - Employer(s): Not specified as a programmer; affiliated with Pirate Party of the Netherlands - Field(s): Programming/Software development, Politics ## Contributions Dirk Poot has contributed to Dutch politics as a candidate for the Pirate Party of the Netherlands in multiple elections. In the 2010 Dutch general election, he ran as the candidate in position 377. By 2012, he was position 23,581 in the general election and position 10 in the 2014 European Parliament election. In the 2017 general election, he improved to position 334, and in the 2021 election, he was position 102. In 2022, he switched to Democrats 66 for the municipal elections in Halderberge, running in position 14. As a programmer, his specific technical contributions are not detailed in the provided sources, but he is identified as both a programmer and politician in his professional profile. ## FAQs ### Q: What political party is Dirk Poot affiliated with? A: Dirk Poot has been primarily affiliated with the Pirate Party of the Netherlands, though he ran as a candidate for Democrats 66 in the 2022 Dutch municipal elections in Halderberge. ### Q: In how many Dutch elections has Dirk Poot participated? A: Dirk Poot has participated in at least six elections: the 2010, 2012, and 2017 Dutch general elections; the 2014 European Parliament election; the 2021 Dutch general election; and the 2022 Dutch municipal elections in Halderberge. ### Q: What was Dirk Poot's best electoral result? A: According to the available data, his best position was in the 2021 Dutch general election where he was candidate number 102. ### Q: What is Dirk Poot's profession besides politics? A: Dirk Poot works as a programmer, which is his primary occupation alongside his political activities. ## Why They Matter Dirk Poot represents the intersection of technology and politics in the Netherlands, particularly through his long-standing involvement with the Pirate Party, which often advocates for digital rights, transparency, and internet freedom. His consistent participation in elections over more than a decade shows commitment to democratic processes and representing technology-oriented perspectives in Dutch politics. While not elected to major positions based on the available data, his persistent candidacy and eventual switch to Democrats 66 indicate adaptability within the political landscape. His work demonstrates how technical professionals can engage with the political system to promote their expertise-driven perspectives. ## Notable For - Candidate in six consecutive Dutch elections (2010-2022) spanning general elections, European Parliament elections, and municipal elections - Long-term affiliation with Pirate Party of the Netherlands, a party focused on digital rights and internet freedom - Progressive improvement in electoral positions from 377 in 2010 to 102 in 2021 general elections - Transition from Pirate Party to Democrats 66 in 2022 municipal elections - Maintaining an active Twitter presence since 2008 under the handle @n_is_een ## Body ### Early Life and Background Dirk Poot was born in 1968 in Utrecht, Netherlands. He is a Dutch national and has identified as male. As of the available data, his specific educational background is not detailed, though he works as a programmer by profession. ### Political Career Poot has been a consistent participant in Dutch elections since 2010: - 2010 Dutch general election: Candidate at position 377 for Pirate Party of the Netherlands - 2012 Dutch general election: Candidate at position 23,581 for Pirate Party of the Netherlands - 2014 European Parliament election: Candidate at position 10 for Pirate Party of the Netherlands - 2017 Dutch general election: Candidate at position 334 for Pirate Party of the Netherlands - 2021 Dutch general election: Candidate at position 102 for Pirate Party of the Netherlands - 2022 Dutch municipal elections in Halderberge: Candidate at position 14 for Democrats 66 His positions showed improvement over time, particularly in the general elections where he moved from position 377 in 2010 to position 102 in 2021. ### Professional Life As a programmer, Poot represents the technical expertise often associated with Pirate Party values, though his specific technical contributions or projects are not detailed in the provided sources. He has maintained residence in Hoeven, Netherlands, and has been active on Twitter since October 27, 2008, under the handle @n_is_een, accumulating 2,886 followers as of January 3, 2021. ### Public Identity Poot is recognized in Wikipedia articles in Arabic, English, and Commons, with his image available on Wikimedia Commons as of June 10, 2012. He has been assigned various identifiers including ISNI (0000000442773650), VIAF ID (309880615), and Freebase ID (/m/0n8wmnn), indicating recognition in library and authority databases. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.kiesraad.nl/binaries/kiesraad/documenten/rapporten/2017/2/definitieve-kandidatenlijsten-tk-2017/definitieve-kandidatenlijsten-tk2017-kieskring-s-gravenhage/osv3-9_Definitieve+kandidatenlijsten_TK2017_sGravenhage.pdf) 2. Source 3. Virtual International Authority File 4. Verkiezingsuitslagen.nl 5. Proces-verbaal van de zitting van het centraal stembureau tot het vaststellen van de uitslag van de verkiezing van de leden van de Tweede Kamer 6. [Results Parliamentarian Elections 2012]