The NOS asked all 570 members of parliament in the twelve provinces about their perception of provincial politics. Of these, 174 completed the survey. From Drenthe, 11 of the 41 members of parliament answered the questions. They represent 7 of the 13 political groups. Members of the VVD, CDA, SP, Forum for Democracy, Party for the Animals and STIP did not answer.
Of the 11 members of parliament who completed the survey, 6 are in the coalition and 5 in the opposition.